Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the rich history of design at 4ZZZ, from the era of screenprinted street posters to the digital landscape of social media.
Can the margins— often places of exclusion and repression—also be reimagined as radical spaces for resistance and creative possibility? 4ZZZ has long amplified and nurtured artists and designers working on the edges of mainstream culture, creating a vibrant, independent community that thrives beyond the reach and control of oppressive centers.
This event will delve into how this mutual support has fostered an independent culture, and what role artists connected to 4ZZZ see for themselves on the periphery. Discover the stories behind the posters, the evolution of design, and the enduring power of graphic activism in shaping a rebellious, creative spirit.
All are welcome to explore the intersection of art, activism, and community in this special discussion.
Presented by 4ZZZ and Brisbane Powerhouse
SPEAKERS
Jason Grant (host)
George Levi
Phoebe Paradise
John Wilsteed
Jason Grant
Jason Grant is a designer and co-founder of Inkahoots Design. The Australian studio is widely known for its creative advocacy, activism and adventurous visual communication. He studied fine art and graphic design and has lectured in design, typography and art theory at universities in Australia and around the world. He occasionally writes about design and culture. Jason was born in New Zealand, has lived and worked in London, and now lives in Brisbane.
George Levi
George Levi is a multidisciplinary creative based in Magandjin/Brisbane. They work primarily in illustration, film and photography; assembling art across multiple styles with a focus that ambles between and amongst native flora & fauna, environmental protection, regenerative agriculture, natural winemaking, community radio, trans rights and beyond. Their collaborative projects strive to brighten the corners of the efforts of other makers, growers and creatives.
Phoebe Paradise
Phoebe Paradise is a multi-disciplinary artist, musician, and designer based in Brisbane, Australia, known for her illustrations, murals and public art installations. Whilst Phoebe’s early work often illustrated the grimy subcultures within Australia's underground punk scene, recent years have seen a shift into large scale, fantastical architectural sculptures and installations. She colourfully interprets the concealed worlds that exist within our suburban environment, capturing the beauty and tension between our built and natural worlds.
John Willsteed
John Willsteed is a musician and academic. He toured the world through the late 80s in The Go-Betweens, has recorded and performed with many bands and has been a member of award-winning Brisbane group Halfway since 2011. He has produced work examining Brisbane’s punk and post-punk scene, has written numerous pieces for The Conversation and contributed to academic journals and books as both writer and editor. He won the inaugural Letty Katts Award at the State Library of Queensland in 2016 and was awarded the 2024 John Oxley Library Fellowship for his project, Dive For Your Memory – Queensland music stories.
