offset art

Offset Art

In collaboration with other emerging artists, I (Nathan Stoneham) create performance and installation pieces under the name Offset Art. My projects explore a range of pressing issues from social justice to the environment and are usually placed in public spaces. I aim to engage communities in meditative, rejuvenating and joyful experiences that are often transdisciplinary, interactive and political. To compliment the social benefits of such community art, Offset Art also strives to generate donations for human rights organisations, especially those interested in gender equality and sexual rights across the Asia Pacific Region.

I have facilitated projects and presented work in Australia, Tonga and Korea and am interested in strengthening connections between Australia and our neighbours to enrich development efforts abroad, invest in the cultural health of Australia and nurture international friendships which all inevitably move us towards peace.

1. I believe in the power of art activism to fuel
   positive change
2. I believe art is for all people
3. I am committed to brave and bold ideas, actions, aesthetics and risks
4. I practice compassion, inclusivity and sensitivity

Contribute culturally and financially to community development through civic engagement in accessible arts projects.

A network of art activists working together to achieve steps towards a brighter future.

Logo Rationale

An orange helium balloon on the verge of flight is about to lift a stone. The balloon represents art and the stone represents activism.  If art and activism strike a fine balance, activism attempts can be lifted with art, and art can be given purpose and direction by activism.  Without each other, the balloon would be lost and the stone couldn’t move forward.