Write Zone

Write Zone: Tallies of the Times

Presented by Tycho Dahlstrom, Shell Odgers and Arts Project Australia

Date: Saturday 25th July 2026, 1:00-3:00pm

Venue: Arts Project Australia gallery, Collingwood Yards, Level 1, Perry Street Building, Collingwood

FREE: Materials provided

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Join Arts Project Australia (APA) artist Tycho Dahlstrom for a magnetic reading from his Write Zone text artworks, followed by a session of list-making, inspired by Tycho’s work.

Collating facts and figures, possible topics to draw inspiration from are endless - from natural disasters, pop culture scandals, personal playlists, climate actions, and deplorable politicians – to deceased icons, historical events, and memorable smells. Or simply pluck from your own stream of consciousness. You are invited to consider not just the contents of the list, but also how to make it visually appealing as an artwork.

For participants who wish to share their lists, there will be a chance for contributor readings within the session.

This workshop takes place within the exhibition A Current Affair, curated by Shell Odgers.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Tycho Dahlstrom is an emerging artist working across drawing, printmaking, video and performance. His 2D practice playfully depicts political figures, pop culture icons, sports stars, as well as sensitive still-life renderings. A suite of his text-based works list deceased celebrities, hit songs, and other assorted facts. A natural performer, Dahlstroms’ recent foray into video reveals a comedic improvisational approach featuring the artist as subject.

Dahlstrom has worked at Arts Project Australia since 2019 and has exhibited in group exhibitions in Melbourne. His work is held in private collections in Australia.

ACCESSIBILITY

Arts Project Australia gallery can be accessed via 30A Perry Street. This entrance is wheelchair accessible and offers direct access to the Courtyard, Perry Street Building upper ground and Johnston Street Building upper ground. Lift access is available to visit other buildings and levels.

Collingwood Yards offers a single accessible parking bay, located in the entryway via 35C Johnston Street vehicle entrance. Limited parking is available in the surrounding area.

Collingwood Yards is a 10 minute walk from Victoria Park station and a 5 minute walk from the Johnston Street stop on the 86 tram.

The Arts Project Australia gallery has accessible toilets in the Perry Street Building. They are located in the northern end of the building. On the upper ground level they are located off the northern side of the service corridor. On Level 1 and Level 2 they are located behind blue manual double doors.

More details are available at: https://collingwoodyards.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility

If you require any additional information or would like to get in touch please email us at: caroline.anderson@artsproject.org.au

Image credit: Tycho Dahlstrom, Untitled (Detail), 2024