Australian rock legend Chrissy Amphlett, of The Divinuls, passed away a year ago after a battle with Breast Cancer. During her lifestime, Chrissy Amphlett was passionate about spreading awareness about breast cancer, and the importance of early intervention – she wanted to leave behind a legacy that would help save lives.
The new exhibition ‘I Touch Myself’ at Paddington’s Blender Gallery is doing just that. The exhibition of photographs of Chrissy Amphlett combines art with advocacy, with a percentage of all proceeds from photographs and prints going to the Cancer Council.
The photographs on display offer the viewer the opportunity to take a unique perspective inside Chrissy’s life – a combination of personal images and works by legendary photographers such as Ian Greene, Tony Mott and Jasmine Hirst. The exhibition is as intriguing as it is important, and a must for any fan of the legendary woman of rock.
Chrissy Amphlett envisioned her iconic song, I Touch Myself, becoming an anthem for women’s health around the world. This exhibition is then a fitting tribute for a woman who was not just a musical icon, but an advocate for women’s health and breast screening.