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HOUSE OF W is an exploration of all things women’s football - the moments that made it and the people who shaped it.
This is a celebration of us, welcome to HOUSE OF W. -
For as long as I can remember, I have always loved sport and art. Growing up I would spend hours outside, in the front, side and backyards - diving for marks and weaving the ball between the trees. I was enthralled by the pursuit of growing my skills and learning to predict which way this ridiculously shaped ball would bounce.
I started Auskick at 5 years old and quickly fell in love with the football world.
These two activities, both arty and sporty, have always made me feel happy.
This body of work explores the W experience, the joy of existing in this community and the contributions of players and administrators across generations.
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Just like footy, this exhibition is for all. For arty people who have perhaps never seen an entrance into the world of footy. For footballers - at every age and level, for the community that surrounds footy, the diehards, the curious, the people who want to immerse themselves in the world of W.
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Darcy Vescio is a Melbourne based, Wangaratta born footballer and creative. Much of their life has been spent chasing a sack of air around the backyard, dribbling kicks through the trees and hurling their body into the mess.
Growing up in the country Victorian town of Markwood, football created a deep sense of belonging.
Outside of sport, Vescio spent their time creating. From paper craft to beading, scrapbooking and sculpting, they are at their happiest when generating something with their hands
Vescio plays AFLW at Carlton FC where they started as an inaugural player in 2017. They have worked at the Club as a graphic designer during that time, as well as freelancing and collaborating with other creatives.
HOUSE OF W is Vescio’s second solo show following THAT SACK OF AIR (2024).
VISITOR INFORMATION
RUNS
Thu 24 September
- Sun 4 October 2026
LOCATION
Jacky Winter Gallery
52 Budd St, Collingwood
COST
Free entry
OPENING HOURS
12-6pm Mon - Fri
12-5pm Sat - Sun
DAYS/TIMES
Thu 24 Sep — 12-6pm
Fri 25 Sep — 12-6pm
Sat 26 Sep — 12-5pm
Sun 27 Sep — 12-5pm
Mon 28 Sep — 12-6pm
Tue 29 Sep — 12-6pm
Wed 30 Sep — 12-6pm
Thu 1 Oct — 12-6pm
Fri 2 Oct — 12-6pm
Sat 3 Oct — 12-5pm
Sun 4 Oct — 12-5pm
ACCESSIBILITY
Fully wheelchair accessible
More information available here
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
86 TRAM
Stop 20, Keele St
250m from tram stop
PARKING
Street parking
