Through a collection of intimate sculptural portraits, the artists of Hands On Studio – an inclusive art studio and creative program in Canberra supporting artists with disabilities – invite audiences to consider the many forms admiration can take.
Revealing that heroes exist in communities and homes as well as on screens and sporting fields, the works – from a diverse community of creatives aged nineteen to eighty-six – span a range of artistic approaches and materials, each artist drawing on their own lived experiences.

M16 Artspace
23 October to 15 November 2026
Australian Capital Territory
Tina McDade and Tracey Findlay, Katy Perry and Super Tracey, 2026, mixed media, dimensions variable / Courtesy the artists and Hands on Studio, Australian Capital Territory