FELTspace would like to sincerely thank committee members past and present for their enduring work, ongoing support and advocacy over the years.
THE FELTspace committee / co - directors
Isla Hannan Francis (Co-Chair / Volunteer coordinator)
Isla Hannan Francis is an emerging artist, living and practicing on Kaurna Land. She grew up in a creative environment, with both parents working in the arts, inspiring her to pursue a career in the same field. Isla completed a Bachelor of Contemporary Art at the University of South Australia in 2023. Her practice incorporates text, video, audio, installation, and performance, and is primarily concerned with the human body; the queer body – in particular its ‘sheddings’ and abject nature. Isla started as a gallery sitting volunteer at FELTspace in 2022 then joined the board of directors as the Volunteer Coordinator in 2023. Isla took on the role of Co-chair in 2024. She is interested in the role that art and art spaces play in community building.
Luna Chan (Finance Officer)
Luna completed her Master of Design (Contemporary Art) at the University of South Australia in 2023, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her artistic journey. Since 2018, Luna has played the role of art administrator at WMA Space, a Hong Kong non-profit contemporary photography initiative.
Luna's practice transcends boundaries and encompasses a spectrum of mediums, centering around the curation of found objects and the creation of still and moving images. Delving into the intricacies of identity, time, and existence, Luna's work presents a narrative that explores our place in the world, offering a perspective on the dynamics of being and being-in-the-world. Through art, Luna invites viewers to embark on a journey that prompts contemplation, challenging preconceptions and sparking a dialogue about the multifaceted nature of the human experience.
Christine Poon (Website & Marketing Officer)
Christine Poon (she/her) is an emerging artist from Hong Kong. She currently lives and works on Kaurna Country, in Adelaide, South Australia. She graduated with Honours in Art and Design from University of South Australia in 2021. In her arts practice, Poon focuses on creating artworks that connect to her hometown, and often finds inspiration through her struggles with her own mental health. Poon has a strong desire to connect with audiences from different cultural backgrounds through conceptual art, often working in mix medium, photography and performance art. Poon believes that art is for everyone, and her main goal is to be a liaison between artists, art galleries and local communities. Having lived as someone with a different cultral background living and working in Australia, she is inspired by the people she meets along the way, developing a deeper understanding of personal and social issues while being away from home.
Gassan Aqel (Social Media & Design Officer)
Gassan Aqel, often referred to as Gass, is recognized as a versatile artist with a rich background spanning visual arts, music, writing, animation, video editing, design, and poetry. After an initial career in the corporate world as a video game developer and later a TV & commercial producer, Gassan made a significant career shift in 2016 to pursue a passion for the arts full-time. Since then, he has exhibited his visual art around the world, produced four music albums (including two solo albums), and written a book with a second one in the making. Gassan usually explores topics such as love, consumerism, philosophy, psychology, sexuality, depression, and the environment.
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Former committee members: Ariella Napoli, Tayer Stead, Pantelis Georgiadis, Mia Fan, Ava Viscariello, Tarsha Cameron, Abbey Murdoch, Shirley Wu, Eleen Deprez, Nicole Clift, Ena Grozdanic, Suzanne Close, Sarah Norris, Asha Southcombe, Alise Hardy, Athanasios Lazarou,, Madeline Reece, Sally Craven, Rebecca McEwan, Brianna Speight, Alice Castello, Lee Walter, Hen Vaughan, Liv Spiers, Tamara Baillie, Ashleigh McLarin, Chelsea Farquhar, Elise Bonato, Bernadette Klavins, Nancy Downes, Kate Kurucz, Alice Blanch, Lauren Abineri, Becci Love, Fiona Borthwick, Luke Wilcox, Jenna Pippett, Carly Snoswell, Serena Wong, Tamzin Buchan, Kate Moskwa, Kate Power, Ray Harris, Tara Tahmasebi, Meg Wilson, Jemimah Dodd, Jess Miley, Derek Sargent, Steph English, Eleanor Scicchitano, Sundari Carmody, Polly Dance, Riley O'Keeffe, Patrick Rees, James L Marshall, Matt Huppatz, Sam Howie, Jessie Lumb, Celeste Aldahn, Brigid Noone (founding member), Rayleen Forester (founding member), Annika Evans (founding member), Monte Masi (founding member), Logan Macdonald (founding member).