Disrupt festival organiser, sits amongst a crowd. They wear a pink t-shirt and face-mask. They gaze toward a stage, with an expression of delight. They are lit in hues of blue. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Performance artist Suzanne Walshe in action upon a stage. They are standing in blue lighting. They wear ceremonial dress, a ruffled black cloak, birdlike, with a tall headdress. Suzanne stands with a comically serious look on their face. Suzanne’s arms are spread, as if they are about to take flight. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.A person captured from the knees down. They stand on a pink carpet. They wear blue jeans, floral socks and pink Dr Martin shoes. On the back of their calves are paper cutouts. Bright pink in colour, the shape flame or floral like. Photo by Simon Lazewski.An image of artist Ali Clarke performing. Ali is turned slightly away from the camera, and we get her side profile. She is a white woman with long brown hair with a fringe. She wears a white sleeveless blouse and has her two arms outstretched in motion. She is well lit and behind her we see a projection of the Disrupt logo on a screen with pink and red hues. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Two feminine figures stand on a stage. One, in blue wearing a face mask looks to the other, while speaking into a microphone. The other person, artist Yvonne Condon looks outward. They are wearing a yellow hoodie. Behind Yvonne is a large styrofoam D. The artist Yvonne holds up a small white piece of paper. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.In the lobby of Project Art Center is a sign which is propped up on a table. The sign reads “Rest Area” it also has a Navicode image on it. Other objects on the table include. A plant, two bottles of hand sanitiser and two stim toys, one the shape of a rainbow, the other a pink ball.Performance artist Suzanne Walshe on stage in action. They are standing in blue lighting. They wear ceremonial dress, a ruffled black cloak, birdlike. A tall head dress . Suzanne speaks dramatically into a microphone. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Performance artist Suzanne Walsh stands on a stage. They are dressed in a cloak of black ruffles and a tall head-dress. Graphic red makeup around their eyes. They hold their mouth in a puckered formation, as if whistling. They are lit in tones of blue. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Poet Chandrika Narayanan- Mohan stands spotlit on a stage. She is reading from a book, her gaze meeting us. She has a smile on her face. She is dressed in a white jumper and wears a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Them Fatale, a character, sits on a comically oversized chair in a deep orange, facing the camera. They are a person with short fair hair and light skin. They are wearing a brown, orange, and cream tartan plaid baggy waistcoat, with black straps around their lower legs and oversized slippers in similar colours and material. They are holding an object made of the same materials on their right leg. Photo by Simon Lazewski.The image shows artist and curator AlanJames Burns standing with two people on either side, all facing the camera and smiling with arms around each other. Alan is dressed in a pink t-shirt featuring the Disrupt Disability Arts Festival logo. In the background and out of focus, an open door reveals a busy city street at night. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.A collection of ear defenders, on a shelf in the discovery section at Project Art Centre. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A crowd sit in tiered seating. They tentatively await a performance. The house lights are up. Everybody wears face masks. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Four figures on the Disrupt festival stage. An ISL interpreter, spotlit. Festival organiser Alan James burns, who is standing gestures with animation toward the audience. Seated is Blezzing Dada, wearing Black dungarees and a facemask. Next sits writer Louise Bruton who is beaming radiantly. The scene is lit in hues of pink. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Writer Louise Bruton on stage. Lit in Pink Hues. Louise has tumbling blond curls. She wears black jeans, a black blazer and a pink satin corset. She is seated in a wheelchair with a laptop on her knee. On her face is a deep, warm expression. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Artist Christopher Bailey stands in front of a pink curtain. He wears a suit jacket, shirt, tie and wide brimmed hat. He leans on a cane, gazing outward in a confident and content manner. Photo by Simon Lazewski.An image of dance artist Ali Clarke performing on stage. She stands in front of a purple background. Alison contorts her body, leaning deeply backwards in motion. She stands balancing, with one arm stretched outward as if trying to grasp something unseen. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A figure wearing pink, is sitting at a desk which is covered in coloured paper, marker and magazine cuttings. They are making a zine. They have pale tattooed arms and wear a t-shirt with pink lettering. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Artist Mairéad Folan stands on a stage lit in purple and pink hues. She is dressed all in black and leans on a black walking frame. They engage with an audience, who are mostly unseen. The stage is lit in purple and pink hues. Viewed from a diagonal perspective within the audience area, silhouetted spectators sit facing the stage. In the background there is a projection screen displaying the logo for the Disrupt Disability Arts Festival. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A table with plants, lights, a pink covering and DJ equipment is set up on the Disrupt stage. DJ Renn Miano plays a set. Renn has voluminous dark curls and is concentrated on their work. Renn wears a black lycra zip top. They are lit in pink, blue and green hues. Behind Renn is a pink curtain and a large styrofoam D, the disrupt logo. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A collection of stim toys, ear defenders, a water bottle and plants, organised on a mat. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Disrupt festival associate Adrian Colwell stands behind a tall desk in a busy lobby. He is reading from a laptop. He wears a blue denim shirt and a pink facemask. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.An over shoulder scene is captured. Here we have hands drawing a picture at a desk. They are wearing a long-sleeved chiffon-style black top and have brightly coloured red painted nails. On their table are various materials, including a clipboard with blank sheets, leaves, and scissors. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Artist David Parnell wearing a light pink shirt and blue trousers. David is seated in a wheelchair which has a screen attached to it. He is surrounded by a group of people with long dark hair. The group are smiling and appear excited. The background is out of focus but features a white room and a staircase. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Disrupt festival organiser Alan James Burns stands on stage and addresses the crowd. Behind him are 4 Disrupt panellists. Three in person, One remotely, on a screen. Blezzing Dada who wears black and a face covering. Louise Bruton Who wears a satin corset and a black blazer, is seated in a wheelchair. Dancer Ali Clarke in an outfit of camel colours, with a pink face covering. On a large screen is Tobi Balogun. Tobi has locks and a topknot. Tobi’s elbows are propped up so that his head rests on his hands. Behind the group, and a screen shows captions of the conversation. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A person sitting at a desk, engaged in crafting activities. The person has long blue hair. They have fair skin, and wear a light cardigan and a yellow top. They appear to be cutting words from a page. On the table are various materials. These include texts, a clipboard, and paper in many colours. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Festival crew member Ailbhe O’Connor poses for a photograph alongside Disrupt festival branding. She is lying on the ground, legs crossed and propped up on her arms. She is wearing a pink Disrupt t-shirt and pink facemask. She has a long pink ponytail and is winking to the camera.The image shows a person with feminine features sitting on a mat in an indoor location. They wear sunglasses and ear defenders. Around them are plants, cushions, atmospheric lighting and stim toys. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Disrupt festival organiser Alan James Burns hugs a member of crew. Alan has their back to us. The crew member, Ailbhe O’Connor, grasps Alan with both arms in an act of elation. She wears ear defenders and a pink face mask. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A group of people sit together, mostly at a side angle to the camera. In the foreground, a woman with dark skin and dark hair, wearing a bright pink beret, pink top, and pink mask, is visible. Beside her, slightly out of focus, is another woman wearing a pink top and mask. Two people in the background are also out of focus. The background is black. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Two figures, seen from behind peruse the literature at the discovery station at the Disrupt festival in Project Art Centre.The image shows artist and curator AlanJames Burns standing with two people on either side, all facing the camera and smiling with arms around each other. Alan is dressed in a pink t-shirt featuring the Disrupt Disability Arts Festival logo. All individuals have pale skin. To the right, a person walks into the frame. In the background and out of focus, an open door reveals a busy city street at night. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Lighting designer Eoin Lennon is up a ladder in front of the Disrupt Disability Arts Festival stage curtain. Eoin wears a green hoodie and a black face mask. He is partially spotlit. Eoin is wiring a tube light which hangs above the stage from the rafters. The light is one of four which all hang at angles to point down towards centre stage.An ad-hoc collection of material upon a tabletop. Items include a stabler, coloured and glitter paper. Fashion magazines and dried flowers. Photo by Simon Lazewski.People socialise in Project Art Centre’s lobby. A masculine and a feminine figure, both dressed in dark jackets are looking at something unseen. Both have fair hair and are smiling. Behind them is a row of posters advertising Distinct, the exhibition. The posters are black and feature an icy orb, an image taken from Ruth Le Gear’s artwork. Photo by Simon Lazewski. March 9thImage of artist and workshop lead Aisling Reina speaking with Disrupt festival organiser Áine O’Hara . They are pictured at a workshop, surrounded by magazine clippings. Áine wears a black dress with a pink crop top over it. Aisling wears plaid pants held up with braces, with a bundle of keys attached. Both people and a figure in the foreground wear facemasks. Photo by Simon Lazewski.On the Disrupt Disability festival stage is a person in a blue t-shirt with salt and pepper hair. They are sound theatre and sound engineer Jack Cawley They are standing behind DJ equipment, testing it. They are alone; it appears to be pre-show . The image is taken through the central cut out of the styrofoam Disrupt branding. This makes it appear that Jack is framed by a shard of broken glass.The Disrupt festival stage. Around the Disrupt styrofoam logo the disrupt crew pose. All are dressed in pink festival t-shirts and all joyful in demeanour. The set dressing, Carpet and curtain are in hues of pink. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A stack of literature in Project Art Centre’s lobby. Titles include; The power of neurodiversity, The care manifesto, year of the tiger, on connection, fat and queer, The dyslexic advantage, visual thinking and stumbling through space and time. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Disrupt festival organiser Áine O’Hara stands on a stage, speaking into a microphone. They wear a facemask. Their hair, clothing and background are all in black and pink. Behind Áine a screen displays real-time text of their words. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, a person with short, dark hair and dark skin stands illuminated in front of a microphone, speaking while holding a book in their hands. They are wearing a light-coloured jumper and scarf featuring various patterns, and glasses. The background behind them is in darkness. In front of them is a document holder on a stand. Photo by Simon Lazewski.In a candid scene, writer Louise Bruton engages Sinead Burke in conversation. Both people wear masks and are captured in front of the tiered seating of a busy theatre space. Louise Bruton has blonde hair, wears a black jumper and is a wheelchair user. Sinead Burke wears black pants, a white t-shirt and is short in stature. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A group of people standing in a circle and looking in various directions in a busy space. Two of them wear bright pink masks, all standing in front of a window. They look excited, and one person dressed in a bright neon pink shiny jacket gestures with their right hand. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Two people sit facing forward. One person, with dark hair and light skin, speaks to an unseen audience while holding a yellow pillow. The other person, with short dark hair and dark skin, holds a microphone and looks down. Behind them is a vibrant pink background with a large black letter “D” for Disrupt Disability Arts Festival. A hand rests on a walking frame to the right. Photo by Simon Lazewski.On the Disrupt Disability Arts stage, sit two individuals. They are Louise Bruton and Alison Clarke. They are engaged in conversation with somebody who is out of shot. Louise, a blond woman who is a wheelchair user, is speaking in an animated fashion and gesticulates with her hands. To the right sits Alison, who looks on. Alison wears camel colours and holds a microphone on her lap.An image taken from behind shows two people sitting at a desk. The person on the left has short dark hair and dark skin, wearing glasses, a yellow hat, and a light brown polo neck top. They appear to be cutting words from a page of text with scissors. The person on the right wears a dark-coloured hooded top and has long dark hair. Various materials, including more texts, small boxes, and paints, are on the table in front of them. In the blurry background are other desks with materials. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Festival director Alan James Burns dances with a crew member at the disconnect closing party. Alan has short brown hair and wears a pink disrupt t-shirt. The other person has long brown hair worn in a wild ponytail. She wears a pink t-shirt and facemask. She is kicking her leg high in the hair.Two masculine figures speak in a busy lobby. One with their back to us is seen from behind. They are artist Chistopher Bailey. Christopher wears a wide brimmed hat. Christopher is in conversation with an animated Padraig Naughton . Padraig wears glasses, a black jacket and a backpack. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Artist Tobi Balogun is seen through a videolink, on a monitor. Via videolink he is onstage. Behind the screen hangs a pink theatre curtain. Tobi is captured from the shoulders up. He is pensive, about to speak. Dancer Alison Clarke, on stage in person, looks on. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A close up of Dj Renn Miano hands at work. Renn wears black, They have a large tortoiseshell watch and a bobbin on their wrist. They turn a knob on the decks. They wear a shell on a ring and a triangle form on another ring. On the table is a set of large headphones and a banana. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A bookshelf in the lobby in Project Art Centre. Literature includes: Disability Visibility by Alice Wong, Sitting Pretty, a book by Rebekah Taussig, On Connection by Kae Tempest and a book of poetry about the body by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna- Samarasinha. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A sign language interpreter stands upon a dark stage. With animated expression, they gesture outwards. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Two participants of a workshop sit with artist Ailing Reina. They wear facemasks. The workshop takes place on the Disrupt festival stage, where the carpet and stage curtain are pink. The tabletops are full of magazine cuttings, coloured paper and glue sticks. Aisling and the participants are very focused on their work. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A panel discussion on a stage. Lit in pink. Panellists include Tara Carroll, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Kathy O’Leary, Mairéad Folan, and Them Fatale. Tara holds a mic. Them Fatale is dressed as a caricature of an old man. In the foreground is a person in a red beret who sits in a wheelchair. Photo by Simon Lazewski.An image of a person standing at an angle to the camera in the foreground. They have pale skin and long auburn hair tied in a knot. They wear glasses, a black top, and jeans. The person is leaning over with both hands in a pink basin placed on a table. Other objects on the table include a jug, brown paper packets, and blue fluffy material. In the background, a group of people are out of focus seated at a desk, engaged in craft-like activities. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Artist Cecilia Bullo is pictured laughing. She has blonde hair and wears a black biker jacket. They stand in front of a large-scale photographic work, which is partially visible. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Festival director Alan James Burns poses for a photograph with two Disrupt crew members. They wear pink t-shirts and are lit in green stage lighting. One of them wears ear defenders. All of them wear big smiles.A man reads some literature in a lobby. He is wearing a blue nautical style jacket, a small yellow beanie and a pink face mask. In the background we can see a woman who is also sitting and reading.Blezzing Dada is on the stage at Disrupt Disability Arts Festival. They wear black dungarees and a black face mask. Behind Blezzing is a projection screen which has the festival branding illuminated on it.Them Fatale, a character, sits on a comically oversized orange chair with a footstool. They are wearing a brown, orange, and cream tartan plaid baggy waistcoat, with black straps around their lower legs, and oversized slippers in similar colours and material. Their legs are stretched in opposite directions. To their right, a projection screen displays an image of a fire. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A person sitting at a desk, captured over shoulder. They are engaged in drawing. The person has long dark hair and light skin. They are wearing a dark and light patterned top along with a bright pink mask. On their table are various materials, including a clipboard with blank sheets, leaves, and scissors. In the background, other crafting materials are visible. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Artist Mairéad Folan stands on a stage lit in purple and pink hues. They gaze upward quizzically. They are dressed in black and lean on a walking aid. In the background, there is a projection screen on a stand displaying the logo for Disrupt Disability Arts Festival, mostly out of the frame. Photo by Simon Lazewski.The image shows a pair of light-skinned hands in a pink basin containing water. In the water petals are floating. The petals are pink, yellow, and white. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A fair-haired individual with shoulder-length hair and pale skin stands on a lit stage, wearing dark coloured clothing and with a black walking frame. They engage with an audience, who are mostly unseen. The stage is lit in purple and pink hues. Viewed from a diagonal perspective within the audience area, silhouetted spectators sit facing the stage. Behind the individual, there is a projection screen on a stand displaying the logo for Disrupt Disability Arts Festival. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Performance artist Suzanne Walsh stands on a stage. They are dressed in a cloak of black ruffles and a tall head-dress. Graphic red makeup around their eyes. They hold their mouth in a puckered formation, as if chirping. They are lit in warm tones. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Pre-event and during set-up people are gathered on the Disconnect closing party dance floor. Three individuals who are obscured are gathered around a dog. The dog is a corgi. He is wearing a hi-vis and is lying with his legs outstretched.Artist Michelle Hall reviews work with three participants at a workshop. They are surrounded by art materials. Behind them is a large styrofoam D, the disrupt logo. They are in front of a pink curtain. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Two individuals with long dark hair tied up engage in conversation, wearing brightly coloured tops with various patterns. Behind them, a vibrant pink and purple background showcases a large blue and pink letter “D” for Disrupt Disability Arts Festival. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A collection of items on a tabletop. A sign beside a plant reads “Rest Area”. It has a Navi code on it. Other items on the table include a bottle of hand sanitiser, crayons and various stim toys. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Dance artist Alison Clarke on stage. Lit in tones of blue. They wear loose clothing and have long dark fringed hair, worn down. Alison is lying on their side, propped up on one arm. A distant expression on her face. Photo by Simon Lazewski. An image of artist Ali Clarke performing. It is a close-in shot of Ali who is sitting on the floor facing forward and leaning on one arm. She is a white woman with long brown hair and a fringe. She looks forward in thought. The lighting in the background is in dark purple and blue hues. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Two individuals converse in an art exhibition, facing each other at an angle to the camera. The room is filled with people and artwork displayed on the walls. Photo by Simon Lazewski.An ISL interpreter on the Disrupt festival stage. They gesture towards an audience. Behind them a screen shows captions. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Artist Kathy O’Leary on the Disrupt festival stage. Kathy wears a green jumper, black jeans, black boots and a pink face mask. Kathy is a wheelchair user. She holds a microphone. She gazes outward towards the audience, with a look of mesmerisation. Behind Kathy, the stage is dressed in pink. A pink curtain and carpet. There is the Disrupt logo, a large D, in styrofoam. There are two screens which show Kathy’s captions. In the wings festival crew look on encouragingly. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Two people sit facing forward at a slight angle to the camera. One person, with light shoulder-length hair and glasses, wears a black top and rests their hands on a walking frame, looking forward. The other person, with dark hair and light skin, looks towards the first person while resting their hands on a yellow pillow. Behind them is a vibrant pink background with a large black letter “D” for Disrupt Disability Arts Festival. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A person with pale skin and long dark hair tied back stands against a dark background, angled away from the camera. They are an ISL sign language interpreter. They wear a black top and green trousers, engaged in sign language. Behind them, a large dimly lit red chair is partially visible behind a black screen. Photo by Simon Lazewski.An image taken from the side shows four people sitting at two desks positioned at an angle to each other in a workshop setting. They are all dressed in various colours and have different hair shades, and one wears a yellow hat. They appear to be cutting paper with scissors, drawing and painting. Various materials, including more texts, small boxes, leaves, and paints, are on the table in front of them. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A person with fair hair styled in a plait and fringe, wearing glasses and a white mask. They are positioned in the foreground, in focus, and looking down towards a screen while tapping it with their hand. Although the screen is out of the frame, its light shines onto their face. Additionally, an out-of-focus brown object resembling a clipboard is visible in the foreground. Behind them, a group of people is out of focus. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.In a busy lobby, Disrupt festival organiser AlanJames Burns hugs artist Katherine Sankey. Alan, is in a pink t-shirt, facing us, with a glass of wine in hand, a joyful expression on their face. Katherine, in black, with short grey hair, faces away from us. Katherine grasps Alan with both hands. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.A figure wearing pink, is sitting at a desk which is covered in coloured paper and magazine cuttings. They are making a zine, and are putting a collage of a shell and an image of the sea together. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A group gather in the lobby of project arts centre. All of them wear facemasks. Two of the people wear pink disrupt t-shirts. One of the group is using a cane, another uses a wheelchair. The image is taken from above and is looking down on the scene.Artist Vyonne Condon sits amongst a crowd looking towards a stage. They wear a facemask and hoodie. They are lit in hues of blue. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.A figure in pink at a zine workshop, captured from behind. Their hands pick up a small magazine cutting, a line of text reads “Keep the fire”. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Artist Mairéad Folan stands on a stage lit in purple and pink hues. She is dressed all in black and leans on a black walking frame. They face forward, speaking to an audience who are out of frame, and gesturing with their right hand. Photo by Simon Lazewski.DJ Renn Miano depicted in portrait orientation, mid set. Renn wears black lycra and has voluminous black curls. They are concentrated on their work. Amongst their sound equipment are plants and ambient lighting. Behind them a pink curtain. Four tube lights in blue hang at distinct angles overhead. There is a beautiful miss- symmetry about the scene. Photo by Simon Lazewski.This image shows the lineup of artists for the panel discussion. The stage is well lit in the background and we see a dark pink curtain backdrop. To the left there is a monitor high on a stand being used for captions and to the right on the image we see another monitor high on a stand showing a video linked Zoom caller. This is artist Tobi Balogun and he is Yoruba-Irish with black skin and shoulder length dark hair. In the centre of the image we have 3 individuals sitting in chairs facing the audience. Far left we have Blezzing Dada, a person with dark skin who is wearing a green long sleeve t-shirt and black dungarees. Next we have Louise Bruton who is sitting in a wheelchair. She is a light skinned woman with long blonde hair and wears a pink top and a black blazer. Next we have Ali Clarke who is a light skinned woman with long brown hair and a fringe. She wears cream trousers and a cream jumper. In the background left of the photo we see a large black foam cutout of the Disrupt logo, which is a D. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A group of six people attend a workshop by Michelle Hall. They sit at tables organised in a u formation around a centre table where Michelle stands. Michelle stands in front of a Styrofoam D, the disrupt logo. Beside Michelle is a large screen, which displays her words in real-time. On all of the tables are various art materials. The scene is captured from a downward angle. The tones are all in pink. Photo by Simon Lazewski.The image shows a person with short dark hair and warm skin, wearing glasses, a yellow hat, along with a light brown polo neck top. They sit at a long desk alongside other people, who are blurred in the background. The person appears to be cutting words from a page of text with scissors. On the table in front of them are various materials, including more texts, small boxes, and paints. Photo by Simon Lazewski.This is an image of artist Tobi Balogun’s performance. It is a still of a video art piece Tobi created for Disrupt. In the centre, we see Tobi who is a black Yoruba-Irish male. He is wearing a blue jacket with a silver zip down the front. His hair is dark in colour and in braids. The top half is styled in a bun. In the background we see a big waterfall that fills the background space. The image also includes open captions reading ‘Emotions sunk, cemented’. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A group of people wearing pink t-shirts pose for a photograph. On each of their T-shirts is the Disrupt festival logo. The group have their arms linked around each other and all have expressions of elation. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Two people with long dark hair stand in the foreground of the image, looking diagonally out of the frame and smiling. The person on the left wears a bright pink hair bow and a pink top. They both wear dark jackets and are each holding a glass of wine. Behind them, a large group of people is out of focus. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.A member of the Disrupt festival crew stands behind an information point in Project Art Centre’s lobby. They are making a gesture of respect towards two feminine figures who are smiling deeply.Artist Kathy O’Leary, a person with long dark hair tied with a hair bow, wearing a long-sleeved green top adorned with large green and white feathers, black shiny trousers, and long black runner boots, sits in a wheelchair positioned diagonally on a stage. They are illuminated with purple and pink hues. Behind them, a projection screen displays an image of a street scene with a person walking beside tram tracks. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A desk with various art materials. This includes a brayer roller for printmaking, loose leaves, a white sheet with printed black leaves upon it, paper with text on, a clipboard, and various coloured paints. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Performance artist Suzanne Walsh stands on a stage. They are dressed in a cloak of black ruffles and a tall head-dress. Graphic red makeup around their eyes. They hold their mouth in a puckered formation, as if making a hooting sound. The image is in black and white. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Artist Cecilia Bullo poses in front of a larger-than-life image of themselves. In the photograph Cecilia is immersed in a covering of frogs, with only her face and hands visible. The frogs are sculptural, perhaps clay. They are life-size, black in colour and multiple. In front of the poster Cecilia is joyful. She is beaming. She wears a black biker jacket and has blonde highlighted hair. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Visual artist Katerine Sanky speaks to another person in a busy lobby. Both individuals have feminine features and are dressed in dark clothing. Katerine gesticulates as she speaks. She is engaged in discussion. Behind we see a wall of posters advertising upcoming shows. A crowd socialise. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Pre-event and during set-up people are gathered on the Disconnect closing party dance floor. A person in blue jeans and a pink t-shirt interacts with a dog. The dog is a corgi and wears a hi-vis and a bandana. In the background is a ladder and some Dj equipment.A portrait image of artist Louise Bruton performing. Louise is sitting in a wheelchair in the centre of the photo on stage, she has a laptop on her lap and is looking upwards towards the audience in conversation. She is a white woman with long blonde hair and wears a pink top and a black blazer. The angle of the photo is straight on and close up. The floor of the stage is a bright baby pink and is lit with pink hues. In the background we see a curtained dark pink backdrop and partially a projection screen. Photo by Simon Lazewski.An image taken diagonally shows four people sitting at two desks positioned at an angle to each other in a workshop setting. They are all dressed in various colours and have different hair shades, one of which is dyed bright blue. They appear to be cutting paper with scissors and drawing. Various materials, including more texts, small boxes, and paints, are on the table in front of them. Photo by Simon Lazewski.An image of dance artist Ali Clarke performing on stage. She performs a complicated move. A leap, downward, where her chest connects with the ground, legs in the air. It appears as if she will follow through with the motion to roll upward again. The scene is lit in hues of pink and blue. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Taken from a slight distance, the image reveals two people dressed in long dark jackets and mustard-coloured hats, facing away from the camera. The person on the right wears a pink mask and has their arm around the other person. To the left of the pair is a large-scale photograph of a person with pale skin, nearly obscured by dark-coloured frogs, with only part of their face and one hand visible, mounted against a white wall. To their right is a large black screen. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.A panel discussion On a stage, lit in hues of pink. Tara Carrol hosts the conversation. They are joined by Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Kathy O’Leary, Mairéad Folan, and Them Fatale. Tara holds a mic. Them Fatale is dressed as a caricature of an old man. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Festival crew member Laura O’ Keeffe poses for a head and shoulders portrait. The image is taken through the central cut out of the styrofoam Disrupt branding. This makes it appear that Laura is framed by a shard of broken glass. Laura is smiling to the camera.In a busy lobby artist and curator Alan James Burns socialises with the artistic director of Project Art Centre. Alan wears a pink Disrupt t-shirt. Cian wears a green jacket and glasses and a cyan hat. Both individuals are laughing. Photo by Leanne Sullivan. March 8thAn image of artist Ali Clarke performing on stage. She stands in front of a purple background. Alison gestures outward with both hands, a searching look upon her face. Photo by Simon Lazewski.An image taken from the side shows people sitting at a long desk engaged in art and craft activities. The person in the foreground appears to be painting onto a sheet covered in texts, while those behind her are out of focus. Various materials, including more texts, leaves, and paints, are on the table. Photo by Simon Lazewski.In front of a pink stage curtain, and a large styrofoam D, stands visual artist Katerine Sanky. Sanky is tall and has short grey hair. She is dressed all in black and wears a black facemask. She holds a microphone and gesticulates while speaking. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Dancer Aisling Reina is pictured sitting at a desk in stage lighting. A microphone nearby. Upon the table is a small chocolate cake. Alison, who wears her long, straight dark hair down, licks her index finger. It is a quiet moment. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A hot water bottle rests against a cushion on a seat in Project Arts Centre. In the background are a stack of foam mats in red and pink. Photo by Simon Lazewski.An attendee to the Disrupt afterparty is shown in the throes of dance. Their hair which they are wearing in braids which are flowing in motion. On their face is a pink facemask. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Performance artist Suzanne Walsh is shown from the head and shoulders. They wear a tall black head-dress and a steely look of defiance on their face. They are lit in tones of blue and wear dramatic red makeup around the eyes. They are lit in tones of blue. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Tara Carrol sits on a chair at a slight angle to the camera, with their head turned to their right. They have long multi-coloured dyed hair and wear a bright green mask, a black jacket with yellow fur, and are holding a microphone in their right hand. A small black table to the right of the frame holds a water bottle. Behind them is a vibrant pink background, with a black monitor on a stand mostly out of frame. Photo by Simon Lazewski.An image of artist Louise Bruton performing. Louise is sitting in a wheelchair in the centre of the photo on stage, she has a laptop on her lap and is looking out to the audience. She is a white woman with long blonde hair and wears a pink top and a black blazer. The foreground of the photo shows the dark silhouette of the audience that frames the image. The stage is lit in pink and red hues. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Three speakers at a Disrupt festival panel talk. Louise Bruton, a wheelchair user, looks to panellist Alison Clarke. Clarke speaks into a microphone. From a screen, Tobi Balogun looks on. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Two people sit facing forward. On the left, a person with short dark hair and dark skin holds a microphone on their lap while seated on a chair. Beside them, a person with dark hair and light skin sits in a wheelchair, with hands resting on a yellow pillow on their lap. Both have heads turned slightly to the left and are smiling. Behind them is a vibrant pink background with a large black letter “D” for Disrupt Disability Arts Festival. Photo by Simon Lazewski.fair-haired individual with shoulder-length hair and pale skin stands on a lit stage, wearing dark coloured clothing and with a black walking frame. They are smiling as they engage with an audience, who are mostly unseen. The stage is lit in purple and pink hues. Viewed from a diagonal perspective within the audience area, silhouetted spectators sit facing the stage. In the background, a small corner of a projection screen can be seen. Photo by Simon Lazewski.This is an image of artist Tobi Balogun’s performance. It is a still of a video art piece Tobi created for Disrupt. In the center , we see Tobi who is a black Yoruba-Irish male. He is dressed in a red leather jacket and is wearing a woollen knitted headpiece in red and yellows on his head, only revealing his eyes and part of his nose. He is looking directly at the camera, with one hand placed behind his head and one hand in the foreground of the photo, showing the back of his hand. On his hand he wears silver ring jewellery. The background is a green woodland. Photo by Simon Lazewski.Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, a person with short, dark hair and dark skin stands illuminated in front of a microphone, speaking while holding a book in their hands. They are wearing a light-coloured jumper and scarf featuring various patterns, and glasses. In front of them is a document holder on a stand. Behind them is a projection screen on a stand displaying the logo for Disrupt Disability Arts Festival, which is partly covered and out of the frame. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A group of people socialise in an exhibition space, with three individuals at the centre of the image engaged in discussion. The person most visible in the image faces forward, resting both hands on a cane, while two others surround them. Various artworks are mounted on the walls in the background. Photo by Simon Lazewski.The image shows artist and curator AlanJames Burns and Project Arts Centre director Cian O’Brien, facing the camera and smiling with arms around each other. Alan is wearing a pink t-shirt featuring the Disrupt Disability Arts Festival logo, while Cian wears a dark green jacket and a blue beanie hat. Both individuals have redish hair and pale skin. The background is out of focus and reveals a lively scene with various people socialising. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.A small monkey-like teddy bear is positioned against technical equipment, facing the camera. In the background to the right, a MacBook emits light toward an out-of-focus figure. Wires and laptop chargers are visible on a wooden table, which is partially covered in black material in the foreground. Photo by Simon Lazewski.A billboard outside Project Arts Centre in Dublin, Ireland, displaying ‘Yellow Nude’ by Yvonne Condon against a bright blue wall. Taken from across the street, the image also features people walking in the same direction on both sides, including one person in a wheelchair. A bike is attached to a metal railing below the billboard on the left, while the entrance door to the centre is visible on the right. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.Visual artist Cecilia Bullo stands with Distinct curator Alan James Burns. Their arms are intertwined, both individuals are beaming. Behind them is an artwork of Cecilia’s. A large-scale photographic print. In the photograph is submerged in a bed of clay frogs. Photo by Leanne Sullivan.A group photo of 13 members of the Disrupt festival team on stage. They are wearing pink festival t-shirts printed with the Disrupt Logo. The stage is heavily clad in pink tones, a light pink carpet and hot pink curtains. They are also joined on stage by a corgi service dog and a giant foam cutout of the Disrupt Logo in black. Some strip lighting is hanging overhead. Photo by Simon Lazewski.
