That I Should Pray For Angels
Survival can have many meanings
That I Should Pray For Angels is a sculptural exhibition that has a cheeky play with the world of preppers. Combining the materials of survivalists with queer culture and religious text, this project envisions a post-climate future of nylon, tarp, intimate abandon and apocalypse.
“Queer people have a long history of community care, action and survival in the face of crisis. ‘That I Should Pray For Angels’ is inspired by ways that we may continue to survive in togetherness in the face of oncoming natural and political catastrophes.”
– Micah Rustichelli
Exhibition Documentation.
A glimpse into the creative development of That I Should Pray For Angels:
Interested in Micah’s artistic process leading up to this exhibition and want to learn more?
- View Artist in Residence profile + Residency Blogs
- Read the Exhibition Catalogue including essay by Amelia Mcleish
Exhibition extended until Saturday, July 12
Micah Rustichelli
Micah Rustichelli is an interdisciplinary artist working on Jagera and Turrbal land, Brisbane.
With a strong focus on performance, sculpture and painting, Micah’s work operates across modes of fine arts, circus and club kid/nightlife arts. This cross-pollination of forms has led the artist to a practice that uses humour, queer knowledge and intersectional materials to explore
contemporary concerns with a wide range of audiences.
Micah has developed this unique practice through residency opportunities such as the Workroom Program at Studio1, the Queer Development Program with Performance Space, and on various stages from Dark Mofo to Woodford Folk Festival. In 2023 Micah took the inaugural title of ‘Altimate Showdown Champion’ against 60 Brisbane nightlife performers and ‘Artist of the Year’ at the 62nd annual Queens Ball.
Development images courtesy of the artist
Documentation images courtesy of Joel Devereux