1 Festival Launch Workshop Fridges 2 Carpark CollectionRubik’s Bar Fridge by Shane Thomas: Shane feels surviving in prison with a smile on his face was/is as difficult as solving a Rubik’s Cube, but feels it is essential to put on a smile whilst inside no matter how difficult it gets in the box, if not for himself then to prompt others to smile. Due to his workload in the metal fabrication section of the prison workshops, the fridge was reconfigured in the half – day allocated to him. He masked and painted on his art class day and during his lunchbreaks. Turf Fridge by Donna Summerell: After much thought as to what to do with my fridge I decided to cover it with artificial turf. I wasn’t sure if it would look good but decided “what the hell, just do it!” It turned out ok and if you lie it down it can be used as an outdoor seat with an ice box interior to keep your wine and beer cold! But as

an art piece for the fridge festival I thought adding a few bugs to the grass makes it a little more interesting piece! I’ve used an all weather glue, so my “on the grass” fridge is safe for use outdoors. Four Seasons by Dripstone Middle School (Yr 9) and teacher Yvonne Werner: Based on the four seasons of a typical year (not Darwin). The thing that inspired us to choose this topic was the fact that we all live in Darwin and unfortunately we don’t get to enjoy the amazing winter, spring and autumn because it is constantly summer (wet/dry seasons). The class was split into four groups and then each group chose a season. In each group we then planned out our design and mixed our own colors using the three primary colors and black and white.Monster by Dripstone Middle School (Yr 8) and teacher Maxine Flett: This fridge idea is about bringing an everyday object to life and making it into art, showing people that if you call it art and make it to be art, then it is art. This fridge monster represents an ironic twist on the everyday use of a fridge. A fridge is used to keep things cool, so the twist here is that the fridge is covered in fur which is commonly associated with warmth. The fridge to me means a sense of comedy. I want people to see it and smile or laugh.3 NT News Fridge by Pasqualina Coffey & Megha Singh: Once we heard this year’s festival was focusing on recycling and sustainability, we immediately thought of the NT News. Newspapers being one of the most recycled materials around, and the NT news’ famous headlines being the most sustainable gag in Darwin (apart from jokes about ‘heading on Dick Ward Dr, and coming into Fannie Bay’). The NT News is a daily celebration of the uniqueness of the Territory, so what better medium is there to use in a festival that celebrates the uniqueness of Darwin? After choosing the headlines, some cut and paste (don’t eat the clag), lashings of PVA and waterproofer, we were done!Tree Fridge by Cousins Roy, 3, Jonas, nearly 3, and Isaac, 21 months: Who already know about recycling in a big way. “If dinosaurs eats all your trees then plant trees in your fridge” says Jonas. “Your broken fridge” adds Roy. “If your fridge gets run over by a fire truck”. The components of this “fridge art” come from the dump, the op shop, abandoned on the road, and borrowed from George the pony. These little people will be the custodians of Darwin in the future. By teaching them to recycle yesterday’s unwanted items today, we may be ensuring there is a future.

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4 Free West Papua by Lucinda Watson: Seven brave West Papuan people fled Indonesian authorities and claimed asylum in Australia. But they were tricked by Australia and taken to PNG. Many lawyers agree this was illegal. Then Tony Abbott called Papuan asylum seekers Grandstanders. Indonesia took away their human rights. Then Australia did. Now PNG has. We are lucky to have freedoms in Australia like this public art initiative that invites all peoples to express and share their thoughts through the arts. The penalty for painting a Morning star flag in West Papua is 15 years prison.5 Andy Warhol exhibited at 2010 Festival.6 Graffiti Art by David Collins: Prepared for the 2013 Recycled Arts Festival.7 Freski by Alison Edwards: Was a fridge, now a freski! Inspired by the culture of Top End, the freski is an upcycled fridge ready and willing to play the part of an esky! Crocs and dragonflies abound in glass mosaic that catches and reflects the light along both sides with the trashiest of NT News croc headlines on the lid. A whiteboard features on one end for the ‘shopping list’ for filling the freski. Complete with wheels and handles, the freski is sealed inside ready for your ice and booze in the ex-fridge section, food in the ex-freezer section. Is it a fridge, is it an esky? That is the question!8 Darwin Convention Centre CollectionGraffiti Pointer by David Collins and co at the October School Holiday Workshops.Recycle, Reuse, Reduce by David CollinsDfloop by Rouge and Muddy: Dear Fridge, I hope you have a good time at the fridge festival. Love Muddy (aged 4) Our fridge is about patterns and I wanted to make it so it would look good in the end. I like making art for exhibitions because its fun and I like showing other people my ideas. We decorated the fridge with poscas and paint. We enjoyed making it together. Rouge (aged 7)LifelineHoliday Collection prepared by participants in the October School Holidays9 Deltora Quest by Nightcliff Primary School: Exhibited 2012. Year 5/6 students worked with teacher Jo Glennon and artist Marita Albers.10 Butterflies by Rebbeca Noakes: In doing this fridge I hope to raise awareness of teen suicide and how important it is to seek support from others. The butterflies symbolize new hope and the need to spread your wings and soar. I have lost family and friends to suicide and I want to put the message out there that this is not ok! I used different colour spray paints, stencils and cut outs of butterflies. I have also put my own hand print on the fridge. Aida my friend has also helped me do the fridge she has put her brothers name and her handprint also on it.11 Girls Boarding Fridge by students of St John’s College: We are you are Australian.12 Untitled Prepared by Hanna Bertschi (12 yrs): During October School Holiday Workshops.13 Wave Lagoon CollectionPower of the Flower - Bubble Gum - Planter BoxesThese fridges were made by community for community. Authors (around one hundred) are participants from Malak Community Shed coordinated by Paul Wyatt. Since opening in February the Malak Community Shed has facilitated over 100 nights of workshops gaining over 500 participants during that time.