Introducing us
A snapshot of some of the Deaf and disabled artists arts practitioners and arts workers in Aotearoa: who we are, what we’ve done and what we want to do.
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Trish Harris
Trish Harris (she/her) is a disabled writer of memoir, essays, poetry and general non-fiction.
Bee Trudgeon
Bee is a writer, storyteller, musician and children's Librarian based in Porirua. She is also a mother and perpetual student whose writing and journalism has been included in many New Zealand publications,
Frances Duncan
Frances Duncan (she/they, ia) is a Wellington-based author of Austen-inspired fiction, life coach and founder of the Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand, connecting global Austen fans and disabled creatives.
Andi C. Buchanan
Andi C. Buchanan is a Wellington-based writer of speculative fiction. Their work explores community, disability, queer identity and found family, with award-winning novels and short stories published in Aotearoa and internationally.
Tee Wood
Tee Wood is a Deaf and disabled artist, author and poet based in Wellington, working across writing, painting, digital illustration, mixed media and photography.
Caryl Loria Illana
Filipina musical theatre performer and theatre practitioner Caryl Loria Illana shares her work as an actor, singer, writer and director based in Wellington.
Jonette Murray
Jonette Murray is a self-taught disabled artist who works primarily 'from life' in her Wellington studio. She is a passionate full-time artist with numerous sales nationally and internationally, holds frequent solo shows, participates in group shows and has been a finalist in several major art awards in New Zealand.
Henrietta (Etta) Bollinger
Henrietta (Etta) Bollinger is a Wellington-based disabled writer, dramaturg and accessibility consultant whose work explores disability, queerness and inclusive creative practice in Aotearoa and beyond.
Ruby Jones
Ruby Jones is a Wellington-based illustrator and writer whose impactful work explores love, mental health and body image.
Kim Anderson
Kim Anderson (Ngāti Maniapoto/Singaporean Chinese) is a freelance illustrator, designer and writer based in Tāmaki Makaurau, creating fun, accessible visuals exploring identity, selfhood and mental health.
Helen Vivienne Fletcher
Helen Vivienne Fletcher is a writer, performer and playwright from Wellington, creating inclusive stories and meaningful roles for disabled artists.
Robyn Hunt
Robyn Hunt is a Wellington-based writer focused on disability, identity and human rights. She co-founded Crip the Lit and is working on a personal essay collection.
Emily Duncan
Emily Duncan is an award-winning playwright, dramaturg, and director from Ōtepoti-Dunedin, focused on historical dramatization, monologues, and accessible theatre.
