25/08/2026
Following the recent conclusion of Jordan Gogos’ first institutional solo exhibition, Parádeisos, at UNSW Galleries, we reflect on how audiences engaged with the participatory element of Don’t Think - a work created in collaboration with the Pallion Arts Program.
Throughout the exhibition, a dedicated wall became a collective record of audience responses - their interpretations, personal messages and moments of quiet reflection, unrestricted by language.
The spirit of collaboration and participation is at the heart of the Pallion Arts Program, reflecting a belief in the democratic nature of art and its capacity to invite connection, exchange and shared experience. As Gogos reflected, every element of the work is “relatable on some front.”
Through the voices and perspectives of its audiences, Don’t Think continued to evolve over the course of the exhibition, becoming a collective expression shaped by the wider community.