Cynthia Schwertsik, My Name, 2018, Adelaide Central Gallery

Do you have a story about your first name? Maybe you prefer your nickname; perhaps you were named after a relative; or you might not like your name at all? We want to hear your story!

Artist Cynthia Schwertsik is researching and exploring stories about women in Murray Bridge and surrounds (both current and historical), using first names as a jumping point to share personal and collective narratives. The stories will be translated into a mural artwork called My Name inside the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery in August this year.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Call or email the artist on 0488 209 961 or my.name.artproject@gmail.com AND/OR visit in-person at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery from Thursday 26 – Saturday Sat 28 May.

Visit www.countryarts.org.au/events/cynthia-schwertsik-my-name/ for more details.

ARTIST BIO: Schwertsik’s art practice is diverse, including visual art and contemporary performance, with a focus on activating public space. She has generated an array of projects and collaborations across drawing, public art and moving image. Through her work Cynthia draws attention to the significance of the everyday as she treats the absurdity of our complex contemporary life with humour.

Cynthia has exhibited and performed throughout Europe, US, South Africa and Australia, been a recipient of grants both from Austrian and Australian government bodies as well as frequently undertaken residencies. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts, a Dance Diploma and a Diploma of Textile Design.

My Name is presented by Country Arts SA in partnership with Murray Bridge Regional Gallery.