Frida Las Vegas

Frida Las Vegas aka Stavroula Adameitis is an Australian artist and designer known for her bold and vibrant textiles, neon artworks and installations. Remixing nostalgia with a graphic sensibility gleaned from her memories, Stavroula's playful and kitsch-inspired creations celebrate icons of popular culture with an Australiana twist.

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Australian Curriculum Connections - Civics and Citizenship (Years 7-10)
  • How and why individuals and groups, including religious groups, participate in and contribute to civic life (ACHCK079)
  • Investigating why a particular group advocates for change (for example, in relation to gender equity)
Listen

In the talk below Frida Las Vegas talks about her work appealing to a wide demographic as possible. 'SA Great' was designed by Frida while she was living in Sydney and came about from feeling homesick and wanting to honour her South Australian roots. This print was released just before the 2020 bushfires and as such Frida donated the profits from the sale of the garment to the CFS 2020 bushfire appeal.

When we consider the Civics and Citizenship concept wheel, what concepts do you think link to Frida's work? (ACHCK079).

Listen to Frida Las Vegas artist talk
Your Turn

Imagine you were asked to design another emblem for the state of South Australia. Brainstorm a list of things that are iconically South Australian. Draw your favourite one and pitch your design to the class. Conduct a preferential vote to decide which one will be officially adopted in your class.

If you would like a complimentary Iconic SA Emblem poster designed by Frida Las Vegas, contact education@artgallery.sa.gov.au and we will send one out to you.