WILLIAMAGGS
DE SIGN
AUSLAN
HELLO (ME) WILLIAM
SIGN NAME WHAT? THREE-FINGER WAVE
SIGN NAME WHAT? THREE-FINGER WAVE
My pronouns are pointing, you point to me and I point to you.
William Maggs performs, Auslans and makes art in Naarm, Land of the Wurundjeri people of Kulin nation. As a Deaf artist they are inclined to poke their eyeballs off with paintbrush and fingers from passionate signing.
William brings rich experience as an Auslan translator and performer for various groups such as VNS Matrix, The Bait Fridge, Adelaide Fringe, ACE Gallery and AGSA. Collaborating with poetry and writers to bring accessibility to their nuanced art.
William curated the previous exhibition Deaf Gain and public programs and events for Yucky with ACE Gallery.