BIO

Sue Jo Wright is a Deaf, multidisciplinary artist based on Dharug and Bidjigal Country. Her work integrates Auslan (Australian Sign Language), offering a captivating glimpse into the inner world of the Deaf community and sharing unique insights with broader audiences.

Embracing sign language from the age of 10, she has been driven to create artwork that breaks boundaries and offers a distinctive perspective into the Deaf world. Holding a Diploma of Visual Arts from TAFE NSW - St George Fine Arts, she has furthered her skills with short courses in community arts.

Sue’s creative skills were recognised when she won the Creative Design and Ideation Student Award at the TAFE NSW Excellence Awards 2020, highlighting her remarkable creativity and innovative spirit. Her achievements include winning the "Seed Stitch Contemporary Textile Awards (SSCTA)" 2020 Australian Design Centre Award for textiles with her piece "Sign of Time," where she crafted three-dimensional hand shapes representing Auslan and ASL signs. These hands are suspended in the air, creating a sense of organic movement, symbolising signs that move on their own.

Sue Jo Wright is a dedicated community art advocate committed to breaking down barriers for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people accessing art and performances. With her expertise as a consultant, she collaborates with artists to ensure their work is inclusive and accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.

Sue wears many hats; her roles as an arts facilitator, mentor, and speaker allow her to share knowledge about the arts, encouraging others to explore and appreciate art as much as she does.

Sue regularly hosts Auslan tours in public galleries and museums to ensure full accessibility for the Deaf community.

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