That I Should Pray For Angels is a provocative sculptural exhibition by Micah Rustichelli that playfully reimagines survivalism through a queer, post-climate lens. Drawing on the materials and language of doomsday preppers, combined with religious iconography and queer culture, Rustichelli envisions a world where nylon, tarps, community, and apocalypse converge in intimate defiance.
This work considers the idea of survival as something more than preparation—it becomes an act of community care, creative resistance, and radical hope in the face of environmental and political uncertainty.
“Queer people have a long history of community care, action and survival in the face of crisis. That I Should Pray For Angels is inspired by ways that we may continue to survive in togetherness.”
– Micah Rustichelli
Micah Rustichelli is an interdisciplinary artist working on Jagera and Turrbal land, Brisbane.
With a strong focus on performance, sculpture and painting, Micah’s work operates across modes of fine arts, circus and club kid/nightlife arts. This cross-pollination of forms has led the artist to a practice that uses humour, queer knowledge and intersectional materials to explore
contemporary concerns with a wide range of audiences.
Micah has developed this unique practice through residency opportunities such as the Workroom Program at Studio1, the Queer Development Program with Performance Space, and on various stages from Dark Mofo to Woodford Folk Festival. In 2023 Micah took the inaugural title of ‘Altimate Showdown Champion’ against 60 Brisbane nightlife performers and ‘Artist of the Year’ at the 62nd annual Queens Ball.
Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Closed Sundays and public holidays
Free Public Events
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Opening Night with Neesha Alexander & Joel Devereux
Thursday 22 May, 6:00 – 8:00 pm -
Artist Talk with Kiara Bulley & Kirralee Robinson
Thursday 29 May, 6:00 pm -
Prepper Bag Workshop
Saturday 28 June, 1:00 pm
Free with RSVP – limited places available
