Meet Luke Abdallah: the Artist behind the Art you have been enjoying at WOTSO Pyrmont Gallery 2.
ABOUT LUKE:
Born totally blind and living with elective mutism, Abdallah incorporates multi-sensory inspiration into his works, often drawing expressiveness from a myriad of stimuli - sound, smell, texture, vibration, and taste.
Keenly aware of the importance of accessible practice, Abdallah invites his audience to enjoy his works both by sight and by touch.
Luke's art is truly inspiring and we love bringing it to you in conjunction with @nationwide_curating21
These photos were taken at the recent Meet the Artist Event.
ONE MONTH LEFT:
This exhibition is in Pyrmont Gallery 2 until 21 April 2023.
Be sure to see it before the next exhibition arrives.
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What an remarkable week it was for @studio.abdallah & @elliottmatt84 down at Bundanon on the Shaolhaven River, they painted up a serious storm on their Accessible Arts residency!
Bundanon provided the perfect place for our two artists to unleash their artistic potential, inspired by the beautiful Australian landscape, there was no stopping their immense creativity!
Stay tuned over the coming months as Luke & Matt finish their paintings and build towards a collaborative exhibition.
We also had the opportunity to capture all these Kodak moments on film, thanks to Stephen from @disruptive_media_productions .
Itâs all happening !
A huge thanks to @zfenndelberg@sudjuice@ladanart.au@bundanontrust@aartsnsw for making it possible and of course, Arthur Boyd.
#bundanon #studioabdallah #mattelliottart #artresidency #accessiblearts #artistswithdisabilities #bundanontrust #artist
On Friday, we went to Echoes of the Firecracker, a group exhibition at Art Space Gallery, The Concourse. Luke and the exhibiting artists explored how sound can shape ritual, identity, and belonging across cultures.
The turnout was incredible, and it was so special to see Luke surrounded by family and friends. The support shown for all the artists throughout the night was really lovely.
We would like to extend our congratulations to all the artists involved, and to curators Monique Bedwell and Faye Chen for bringing together such a thoughtful and beautifully considered exhibition.
Echoes of the Firecracker is open at @willoughbyvisualarts until March 1st, Wednesday to Sunday.
Luke Abdallah is exhibiting in Echoes of the Firecracker, a group exhibition exploring sound, ritual and memory across cultures. The exhibition reflects on what is carried, altered or quietly lost when traditions move across time and place.
Opening night: 6 to 8pm - this Thursday đ
@theconcoursechatswood
409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood
Exhibition dates: 29 January to 1 March 2026
A @willoughbycity exhibition curated by Monique Bedwell in consultation with independent curator Faye Chen.
Come As You Are (online) is now live. You can find our exhibition via the link in our bio.
Seeing King Lukey vibe during the launch was such a joy!
We are grateful to Caity and the @firstdraft_ team, thank you for your support and for helping us make it happen.
Thatâs a wrap for us this year âď¸
Happy holidays everyone x
LUKE ABDALLAH is a Finalist in the 2025 Fisherâs Ghost Art Award.
He enjoyed checking it out and loves being shown with so many amazing artists!
Huge congrats Luke!
This year two Little Umbrella artists stepped into @campbelltownartscentre Fisherâs Ghost Art Award finals.
Luke Abdallah with his series Rhythms in Nature I to IV (Bilpin)
and
Oliver Fontany with his self portrait OLIVER IS EVERYTHING.
Last month Luke pulled up to the award ceremony to celebrate Oliver and himself, and letâs just say he did not hold back. Things really kicked off once he bumped into friend and fellow finalist @limitless.magnificence . Super congratulations boys, we are very proud and canât wait to see what you have in store for us next đĽâď¸
Last Friday night we came together to celebrate @studio.abdallah & @mattelliott80 , who were finalists in the Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize.
It was a pleasure seeing their work recognised alongside so many brilliant artists, and even more special to witness them reconnect with old friends.
A huge congratulations to all the finalists and winners, and thank you to @magamnsw for spotlighting work that challenges and reimagines our relationship with the environment.
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Little Umbrella Collective returns with an exhibition at Goodspace Gallery, sharing a selection of past works from across the collective. This show offers a glimpse into the practices and perspectives that shape our artists and our community.
We are a group of artists living with and without disabilities, working toward a new model of genuine inclusivity in Australiaâs art world. This is about equity, visibility, and reshaping the structures that have long defined who gets to be seen.
This exhibition is presented by @chippolord and @goodspacegallery , with generous support from our sponsors @younghenrys .
Come and witness a community redefining whatâs possible.
Cover art : @jeremy_swales
See ya soon
LUC âď¸
#goodspacegallery #younghenrys #lordgladstone
Luke recently travelled to Port Macquarie for ArtWalk 2025, where he was invited as a featured artist to showcase his work and perform a live cane painting for the local crowd.
There were a few early nerves as the atmosphere built, but once Riia threw on the tunes, everything fell into place. Luke found his rhythm and painted with momentum and fierce determination. Flashing that iconic smile, he drew the crowd in. They stayed, captivated by his energy and the bold, instinctive strokes of his white cane.
Weâre incredibly grateful to Sam Follows from @pmhcouncil for organising such a brilliant event and for creating a platform where Luke could shine and champion artists living with disabilities. We canât wait to do it again.
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Luke has officially been selected as an artist for @artwalkpmq ! Catch him live on Friday 4th July, from 5â9pm, painting in front of âBeeraâ (corner of Horton St & Clarence St). Come hang with Luke and the crew for a night of art & good vibes!
#artwalk #artwalkportmacquarie
