Testimonials
“Extremely articulate and beautifully communicated creative concept addressing one of the greatest challenges of our time - human connection.”
JENNY RINGLAND, CO-FOUNDER & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, GREEN & SIMPLE
“Melissa is becoming a trailblazing and much needed force for good across the purpose and impact sector. With a unique method behind her approach, simply put, there is nothing else quite like it out there. Her work and vision is transformative, and experiencing a part of her world in a profoundly moving and uplifting experience. We need more of this in our world.”
CLAIRE MALONEY, FOUNDER OF THE BRAVERY
“Melissa's impressive creative vision and her team's captivating performances were instrumental in the success of our event, and we are delighted to be partnering with her again for our upcoming Purpose Conference in November 2023.
We are particularly excited about the new interactive works that Melissa and her team will be creating for our 2023 event. These works will offer opportunities for our community of entrepreneurs, change makers, and social impact organizations to engage with participatory and socially engaging art. UnitePlayPerform's heart-led approaches and play design, as well as their use of storytelling to discuss larger societal and environmental topics, make them a perfect fit for Purpose Conference's mission.”
KATE HURST, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PURPOSE CONFERENCE
As the Founder and Director of Purpose Conference, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Melissa, the Artist and Founder of UnitePlayPerform, as part of our 2022 conference. Our event brought together over 800 individuals to explore cutting-edge ideas in business, ethics, brand, ESG, and corporate responsibility. Melissa's contribution to the two-day event was nothing short of extraordinary, featuring captivating art installations, multiple performances, and an intimate artist talk.
As one conference participant eloquently put it, "Missy Gilbert is an explosion of energy and empowerment." We were fortunate to have Melissa share her talents with our community, and her contributions were a highlight of the conference.
SALLY HILL, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR, PURPOSE CONFERENCE
““This is a really cool proposition that definitely sparks conversation.”
LOTTIE DALZIEL, BANISH, 2023 NSW YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
“A clever and refreshing use of design and art to improve mental health and wellbeing.”
RIK OLTHUIS, DESIGNER, YY NATION
“UnitePlayPerform shows how design can go above and beyond to tell a story. When art becomes tangible and interactive, an accessibility is unlocked. UPP's focus on neuroscience and awareness around mental health through engaging workshops is fundamental in sparking the conversations needed for positive change.”
EMILY MEDBURY, AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER, NICEFILM CO.
“No safety edge - Melissa Gilbert excels in producing socially engaging art.
Gilbert strongly welcomes a pushing of boundaries in the art and design world, and celebrates the proliferation of self-taught artists who are hungry to take risks – and the design world is equally excited to lap them up.”
HELENA MORGAN, AUSTRALIAN DESIGN REVIEW
(REVIEW FOR MELBOURNE DESIGN FAIR)
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