Devon Vince Leggo Artist in Residence
Retford Park 20 April – 4 May 2022
Devon worked on their illustrated horror novel DELICT during the residency at Retford Park. The mansion and grounds were the perfect setting for Devon to develop his illustrated novel exploring the pain and intimate horror of being authentically oneself. DELICT will cover themes such as internalised homophobia, hypochondria, suicide and self harm, and the fear of allowing oneself to be seen, fully and completely, by another person.
About the Artist
Devon V. Leggo is an emerging artist completely dedicated to his craft. They do nothing if it is not related in some way to art – which has lead to a nicely rounded physique, colloquially known as the Couch Potato. Outside the visual arts, Devon is also a published author, clothing designer, and professional drag performer: not to mention a recently burgeoning comedy career. Beyond well-rounded, and the definition of personable, Devon has the uncanny ability to hold a conversation with anyone.
See more of Devon’s work: webpage or Instagram. Read an excerpt of DELICT.
Devon conducted the following programs during the residency
1 May 12pm Meet Devon the STA Artist in Residence at Retford Park listen to a live reading from his novel DELICT. Free no bookings required.
1 May 2-4pm Drawing (From) Place
A horrifically graphic drawing workshop with with Devon V. Leggo the STA AiR at Retford Park. Designed for diverse young people ages 14+
Retford Park is a place of great heritage significance. Gifted to the nation by James Fairfax AC in 2016. the property includes a grand rendered brick Italianate style residence surrounded by magnificent gardens and sculptures. Retford Park is managed by the National Trust of Australia (NSW). Visit the website.
STA have designed a self-led ‘InstaStory’ tour of the grounds that give you a sense of the property’s grandness.
This STA AiR program is funded by the NSW Government through Arts Restart.
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