FLEurS DE FRINGE

BY ALANA NAYLOR

This experience had such a positive impact on student wellbeing and learning outcomes and really opened their eyes to the fact that there is more out in the world than just literacy and maths. We are grateful to have been a part of this experience and hope there are more opportunities like this around in the coming years.

- Kilkenny Primary School

The 2023 Adelaide Fringe poster was designed by graphic designer and digital illustrator, Alana Naylor. Her distinctive vector style which accurately encapsulates this year’s theme ‘sunshine after the rain’ progressed further into a genre-defying visual art exhibition, Project Play. Project Play was held at The Lab, an immersive venue space surrounded by LED screens.

The poster competition at Adelaide Fringe has been a long-standing exceptional opportunity for the arts community since 1974. 2024 will mark the 50th anniversary of the poster competition which champions local, emerging and visual artists.

Being part of the Ambassador program is a huge honor. Having performed for over 50 years, I am a firm advocate that Adelaide Fringe is committed to nurturing and providing a platform for fellow artists to shine.

More than ever we need to protect free artistic expression for all.

Hosting my first solo exhibition was more challenging than I even imagined. I had to learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable as took a leap into the digital space. I’m incredibly grateful I was surrounded by so many like-minded and talented creatives, who supported me and led me towards my goal. For me, that’s what Adelaide Fringe is all about; inspiring creativity, engagement and learning through the joy of bringing artists, audiences, venues and communities together.