Dear Friend,
Inspired by the grandmothers of the advice column, I’m collecting stories and reflections centred on advice – advice that stays with you, shapes you, or stings in hindsight.
There is a red mailbox set up in the Kayes Community Gallery right now at the AGSM. If you can’t make it down to drop a note, you are invited to send me* a message in my virtual mailbox:
You should also know, this is no ordinary red mailbox – it’s the heart of an upcoming live storytelling performance that will happen at the gallery in September. Some of the anonymous stories I collect will be read aloud, some elements woven into the performance, and others will be responded to live during the storytelling event.
Thank you for being a part of this project! Your stories matter and I can’t wait to hear from you.
– The Penny Philosopher
*By hitting “submit,” messages will be forwarded to artist Alysha Farrell. Submissions will not be shared with any other person and will remain anonymous.
Image: Alysha Farrell, Has no one ever told you? (detail). Mixed media installation, 2025.
