honorable mention
Bryce Noakes australia
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1.57 hours north
The portraits are complemented by native Australian flora commonly found in the suburban gardens surrounding the subject’s home. Much like the portraits, the plants are also altered, emphasising the subject of cultural identity within contemporary Australia.
Photographers comments on his 1.57 hours north series as follows:
While shooting this series, and further researching the flora and fauna captured throughout I came across a perfect analogy through the plant known as the “ bird of paradise”. This plant is common throughout Australia, found both domestically and growing wild. It is generally accepted as a native species in regional Australia, with some residents permanently tattooing the plant over their heart, a sign of patriotism. Although, with a quick google search I discovered that the origins of the plant can be traced back to the regions surrounding Cape town, South Africa.
This brief history of the bird of paradise symbolises the theme of this photographic series, highlighting the adaptive nature of a contemporary Australian culture.
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1.57 hours north explores the complexity of contemporary Australian identity and belonging, with a focus on young regional Australians. The subject within each portrait take on an abstract, sculpture like form through the use of common household products.The portraits are complemented by native Australian flora commonly found in the suburban gardens surrounding the subject’s home. Much like the portraits, the plants are also altered, emphasising the subject of cultural identity within contemporary Australia.
Photographers comments on his 1.57 hours north series as follows:
While shooting this series, and further researching the flora and fauna captured throughout I came across a perfect analogy through the plant known as the “ bird of paradise”. This plant is common throughout Australia, found both domestically and growing wild. It is generally accepted as a native species in regional Australia, with some residents permanently tattooing the plant over their heart, a sign of patriotism. Although, with a quick google search I discovered that the origins of the plant can be traced back to the regions surrounding Cape town, South Africa.
This brief history of the bird of paradise symbolises the theme of this photographic series, highlighting the adaptive nature of a contemporary Australian culture.
back to gallery