DDFI40: ‘Pimp My Wheelchair’ Launch

Commissioned to create new work for DaDaFest International 40, responding to the theme of ‘Rage’, artists Faith Bebbington and Janet Price launch ‘Pimp my Wheelchair’. Faith and Janet are ‘pimping up’ our prosthetics, dressing up crutches, wheelchairs, hearing aids (and more) with sculptures inspired by plants that use defence mechanisms to express rage against attack. From the thorn that pricks, to plants with leaves that close against touch, the new sculptures celebrate their challenge to ableism in the world.

A sculptural installation amongst the plants at Sefton Park Palm House, featuring a series of new sculptures created by Faith Bebbington in collaboration with Janet Price will be available to view throughout the festival month. The plant inspired sculptures utilise a range of mobility aids combined with 3D elements created with waste materials.

We invite you to join us for this special launch event to be the first to experience their work through a thought provoking procession, and get an insight to the story behind Pimp my Wheelchair hearing from the artists.

Access: BSL interpretation will be available. Accessible parking will be available on the paved road leading directly to the palm house. If you are a wheelchair user, please book a seated ticked and indicate this when you book. Please highlight any other access requirements when you book.

Cost: FREE