The display, coordinated by Disability Services Queensland, will run from 1-5 December and exhibit extraordinary artworks produced by artists with a disability, from the Cerebral Palsy League (CPL).

CPL nurtures the artistic talents of its clients through its arts programs, which are run as part of its Adult Day and Community Access Services located throughout Queensland. 

Artist Bjorn Connell, who has cerebral palsy which is a condition that impairs his ability to control the muscles in his body, produced the piece that pays tribute to his local sporting idols, the Brisbane Broncos – who visited the exhibition to inspect the artwork first-hand on 1 December.

The 32 year-old artist, from Redcliffe’s Cascade Adult Day Service used an unconventional combination of bamboo, rags and tape to produce the Broncos-inspired artwork.

CPL General Manager Services Peter Mewett said the display is an exceptional way to highlight the achievements of people with disabilities in Queensland.

“The opportunity for these talented artists to publicly showcase their artwork allows members of the general public to recognise the abilities of people with disabilities,” said Mr Mewett.

“These programs provide artists like Bjorn with the opportunity to develop through the use of techniques designed to give the artist autonomy to create artworks,” he said.

Moorooka Adult Day Service artist Greg Arnold, who also has cerebral palsy, used a blend of acrylic on canvas to create his floral-inspired artwork called ‘From the Garden’, which will also appear as part of the display.

International Day of People with Disability celebrates the achievements of people with disability and aims to create awareness of disability issues and the benefits gained by creating an inclusive society.

The art display will be on show in the foyers of the Neville Bonner Building in William Street and 111 George Street, Brisbane until 5 December.  It will feature artworks from the CPL’s Cascade and Moorooka Adult Day and Community Access Services.