Metropolis – artwork launching soon | RMIT University [Video]

Join us to celebrate the launch of Metropolis, the final public artwork co-created by artist Rachel Shugg and RMIT student community.

Event Feb 18 2025.
12:00pm: Soft arrival
1:00pm: Official proceedings in front of the artwork (situated in the window near Standing Room Cafe)
1:30 – 3:30pm. Reception in Sustainability Hub with light refreshments.

Metropolis is the signature artwork of We Belong – Beyond accessibility art project, amplifying the lived experience of students who are d/Deaf, Disabled and living with disability.

About the artwork co-creation process
Over three weeks in July 2024, the room was covered in calico, and students left painted tracks behind as they navigated the space.

For d/Deaf and Disabled students, it was a space of “freedom”. For the wider student community, it was a challenge to try and follow a map that did not reflect the room. Finally, performer Caitlin Dear explored time and brought the two stages together. Each stage of Metropolis is a playful contemplation of urban spaces – both in the present and future.

Metropolis will be installed on City Campus near Standing Room Cafe.

We Belong is a collaboration between RMIT Creative Student Life and RUSU. It’s Championed by 2024 RUSU Disability and Carers officer Samuel Coombs.
2023 RUSU Champions were Timothy Winning and Mark Morante.