2009 QCA Photography Graduates - 'Dear Horizon'

Photography Graduate Exhibition 2009

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Queensland College of Art, Griffith University 2009 Graduating Photography Students Present

DEAR HORIZON, Exhibition Monday 16–Saturday 21 November Opening Thursday 19 November at 6.30pm Queensland College of Art, Griffith University Publication Designed at Liveworm Studio Cover and Internal Layout by Mark Leckning Printed at Fergies Cover — 310gsm Precision Offset by Spicers Paper Internals — 150gsm Revive Silk by Dalton Published by Queensland College of Art, Griffith University ISBN 978-1-921291-83-8

Introduction Dear Horizon presents the 2009 Graduating Photography Students’ final year exhibition as a collective letter of introduction to their individual futures.

This accompanying catalogue presents a sample of each student’s larger body of work — revealing a rich and diverse approach and response to the photographic medium. But these folios represent much more than their formal and aesthetic qualities. They equate to a developed understanding; where a subject has been shaped and transformed through photography.

That highlights one of the key points of an artistic education at the Queensland College of Art — to recognise the visual image as a valid form of research.

Research parallels the discovery of new knowledge, and the inception of an idea is always accompanied by a sense of uncertainty and unknowing. But this unknowing can be seen as the driving force behind developing, problem solving, and moving forward — all of which correspond with learning. And as a methodology can be applied to almost anything in life.

Over the years of study, each student has developed their own individual process and practice, under three vastly different streams of photography. But it is the medium which links us all together. Its unique and immediate relation to reality and representation is what makes it a powerful tool, and one which also holds a social responsibility.

Photography now, as a medium, finds itself in an almost fluid state. How it is taught and how it is learned is continuously updated due to advancements in digital technologies and the rise of the amateur photographer. This positions the medium under a constant critical eye and encourages questioning and re-defining.

So we see our students working hard to distinguish not only their subject but their medium, process and presentation.

It is with great pleasure that I write this introduction, as a graduate and current staff member. This is an example of the community which QCA provides and the industry nurtures.

Finally I would like to say, dear 2009 Graduating Photography Students — the unknown is a powerful entity in your journey towards your horizon.

Best wishes — Paul Adair

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Samantha Brigden

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Johannes Laumer

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Crystal Dale

30/31

Lara Milenko

14/15

Zac Di Lizio

32/33

Adrian Ng

16/17

Lucia Fernandez Muriano

34/35

Karen Pedwell

18/19

Alexandra Hinsch

36/37

Alexandra Stewart

20/21

Jessica Jardine

38/39

Amy Thompson

22/23

Jessica Kearney

40/41

Maximilian Tynan

24/25

Narae Kim

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Jennijane

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Shannon Laliberte

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CREATIVE ADVERTISING

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Samantha Brigden 0417 782 711

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If there is one overpowering notion that I’ve learnt during my degree, it is that you cannot please everyone.

Photography, like any form of art, is highly subjective. Each viewer will walk away with a different meaning and response from any work; some positive, some negative. However, to evoke either of these responses

means the images have created some variety of emotion in the viewer— exactly what an artist intends.

As I’ve never been fantastic with words, I would like to let my work speak for itself and let you, the viewer, find your own meaning.

Crystal Dale Clear-photography@hotmail.com 0433 907 473

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When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence. — Ansel Adams

Zac Di Lizio zdilizio@hotmail.com 0408 016 942

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All architecture is shelter; all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the person in that space. — Philip Johnson With this series of images I have tried to convey the same feelings the architects have with their buildings; that architecture is about more than just shelter. Great architecture,

to me, uses the transformation of light from walls, and windows, and open space to reflect and refract light and to create an area that we can interact with visually, comfortably or otherwise. It is this use of light that has fascinated my study of photography, and led to my connection of architecture and photography for my final folio.

Lucia Fernandez Muriano luciaphotograpy.carbonmade.com lucia-photography@live.com 0416 585 652

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My work aims to question the nature of what we consider to be real by disrupting the sense of factuality embedded in photography.

The mundane is confronted with the unusual to pose questions about the absurdity of daily life.

Alexandra Hinsch alexandrahinsch.webs.com alex_hinsch@hotmail.com

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This folio explores a hypothetical paused reality. What would happen if in a brief moment, key objects in these character’s lives lost structure and melted away? I have always been fascinated with frozen movement and in these works I have combined ‘paint in motion’ with character studies to construct an alternate reality where form

is caught in the act of dissolving.

Photography is the perfect medium to explore other possibilities created by our imaginations; it is a medium where fantasy oozes through the cracks of reality.

Jessica Jardine Jessica.M.Jardine@gmail.com 0400 707 090

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We don’t often think of science as one of the most fashionable topics, however there are similarities between science and fashion which my work aims to explore. Both fashion and science engage in experimentation, push boundaries and make cutting

edge breakthroughs. This series of images places fashion products in a laboratory setting as the subject of scientific experimentation. The intention of the work is to create a rarely considered juxtaposition between the clinical and the fashionable.

Jessica Kearney jess-kearney@hotmail.com 0423 536 698

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The glorification of accessories in modern fashion, and in today’s consumer-driven world, is undeniable. Throughout this body of work, I have endeavoured to channel this obsession and use it to my

advantage. By glorifying the objects of my images, I hope to draw in an eager female audience and whet their appetites for fashion’s most coveted object — the shoe.

Narae Kim p031204wh@hotmail.com + 61 433 433 190 (Australia) + 82 10 9048 2800 (Korea)

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Shannon Laliberte laliberte28@hotmail.com

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This is a collection of adolescent character portraits in a fashion context. It is an unconventional presentation of fashion meant to offer alternative means for relating to adolescents. The series’  intent is to provoke viewers to recall

personal adolescent experiences that might inspire them to be more understanding of this transitional and somewhat isolated state of emerging independence often marked by the adolescent’s insistence of being misunderstood.

Johannes Laumer pachavision.com pachavision@gmail.com 0413 242 102

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Water is a medium; its continuous flow and transformation are visual proof of the dynamic harmony we are part of.

Experiencing happiness through the reverence of beauty occurs as briefly as the instant a shape appears in flowing water.

By drawing together fascinating forms of water with the idea of value in material objects, I am intending to evoke the parallel relationships that exist in our desire for beauty.

Lara Milenko laramilenko.com mail@laramilenko.com 0423 586 547

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DIRTY PRETTY THINGS

Alchemy

Adrian Ng 0423 709 701

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Alchemy is both a philosophy and a practice with an aim of achieving ultimate wisdom as well as immortality. This involves the improvement of the alchemist as well as the making of several substances described as possessing unusual properties.

Alchemy, in general, derives from the Old French alkemie; from

the Arabic al-kimia: “the art of transformation�. The best-known goals of the alchemists were the transmutation of common metals into gold.

Still life photography is in some ways similar to alchemy. We try hard to put ordinary objects in the frame and produce extraordinary images.

Karen Pedwell kmpp.com.au karen@kmpp.com.au

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This series critiques the idealised view of children as the ultimate purpose of a productive family structure.

Rather than the happy smiling projection of childhood innocence represented in child portraiture,

in these works the darker side of childhood is explored.

Apart from the predictable representations of children, this series also questions the changing nature of childhood and dissatisfaction in contemporary life.

Alexandra Stewart myspace.com/lexivegasphoto 0448 764 593

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My images are highly constructed portraits that resonate with the historic themes of the freak show and circus folk. The aim is to create a sense of nostalgia and take the viewer back into the world of the

freak show, but also to provide a present day feeling to the work with the inclusion of modern costuming.

The photographs intended message is, that we all have a little bit of freak in us somewhere.

Amy Thompson ThompsonAmyA@gmail.com 0418 987 959

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These still lives are inspired by Kandinsky and a desire to expand and explore traditional studio techniques, in combination with installation art.

Losing all connection with ‘the real’ and focusing on abstract design, the intention of these images is to evoke feeling through light and space as well as colour, shape and form.

Maximilian Tynan maxtynan@gmail.com

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Jennijane jennijane.com.au jennijane@hotmail.com 0400 038 619

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Photography is a moment suspended in time and space, forever reminding us of that past moment.

Using a combination of product, fashion and dance photography against stylised urban environments, this series of work seeks to capture the dancers’ energy suspended mid-flight.

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Annisa Belonogoff

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Alix Perry

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Tara Callaghan

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Natalie Ranson

50/51

Hollie Carroll

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Victor Rijken

52/53

Simon Grant

74/75

Carlos Santos Gaona

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Charlie Hillhouse

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Haruka Sawa

56/57

Emily Hornum

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Noelle Smith

58/59

Michelle Laval

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Heidi Stevens

60/61

Jing Liu

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Hugh Swingler Manning

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Katie Mitchell

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Ria Tierney

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Nicole Mitchell

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Jonathan Wang

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Liam O’Brien

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Jessie Warren

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PHOTO ART PRACTICE

Annisa Belonogoff annisa.com.au annisa_belonogoff@me.com

pg46/pg47 photo art practice

I live in two cultural worlds that are equally as important as the other— my Russian culture on my father’s side, and my Australian culture on my mother’s side. Although it may seem black and white—it is the struggle between these two worlds that makes me question where

these two different sides fit within my own identity. The origins of my identity, the history and the past are known to me. This series is an attempt to commence my own journey of self discovery by beginning to reconcile my bicultural heritage.

Gestural Clusters

Tara Callaghan taracallaghan.com 0408 008 696

pg48/pg49 photo art practice

My work looks at the complexities of human communication and interaction.

Through the use of gestural cues and sculptural elements this work visually articulates a dialogue between characters.

This silent yet visual communication emphasises the disconnection and isolation that exists between individuals despite our attempts to connect with one another.

Hollie Carroll holliecarroll.com ollie54@hotmail.com 0424 474 156

pg50/pg51 photo art practice

We have all heard of witch doctors and ‘pointing the bone’ as a powerful force that affects the mind of the subject. In contemporary science, perception and biology are less separate now than ever. Where does one draw the line between what is physiological and what is psychological? To what degree does

one influence the other? In this series I have incorporated contained organs and contorted body parts to allude to the manifestation of psychological thoughts into physical symptoms — and more specifically to explore the effect of anxiety on the body.

this hour.

Simon Grant rowdyonrum@hotmail.com 0412 308 523

pg52/pg53 photo art practice

grass. feet. balls. nipple. legs. feet. raft. henry. trees. nick cave. beer. reuben. peow. peow. richard. cup. couch. poster. prolific. ginga. crack. copious expose. kombi. blurr. ali. byron. sunnies. soldiers. immy. beach. bike. popcorn. sign. ciggy. dinner. hats. walk. ipod. nathan. dirt. road. tobacco. movie. sunset. legs. ruth. foot. bread. tok tok tok. hill

breasts. bed. archive. beard. shit. trey. spill. night. lush. exhibition. pouch. ashtray. suitcase. ganga. half frame. room. dog. cds. julia. egg. skank. movie. rings. wheel. computer. cheesy beans. diary. fan. hair. ute. crack. rosie. painting. mum. jerika. blind. its gone. archived.

Charlie Hillhouse charliehillhouse@hotmail.com charliehillhouse.com 0411 725 334

pg54/pg55 photo art practice

This body of work deals with photographic illusion. It aims to question what is real or constructed.

Cut-Out Beauty

Emily Hornum myspace.com/499623562 emily.hornum@yahoo.com.au 0407 588 006

pg56/pg57 photo art practice

This body of work explores feminist ideals of beauty and representations of the feminine in popular culture from a feminist perspective.

Images of women are taken from fashion magazines, advertising and pornography. The silhouettes are used to reference the familiarity and repetition of stereotypes, whilst also denying their consumption.

The ‘Madonna in the kitchen and Whore in the bedroom’ concept is ridiculed through the contextualisation of the sexual silhouettes in domestic spaces.

This challenges and questions the contemporary idea of beauty, whilst highlighting the normalisation and dis-empowering qualities of this popular culture imagery.

Michelle Laval michellelaval@hotmail.com

pg58/pg59 photo art practice

My body of work is literally my body examined. Using longexposures and light painting the camera is a tool that helps unravel physical and sexual identity. The process is private and reflective but the images produced hopefully contribute to a shared inquiry of feminine assertiveness and identity.

Here is full of you, 2009

Jing Liu Jing-liu.com Mail@jing-liu.com 0421 620 031

pg60/pg61 photo art practice

The series Here is full of you focuses on small moments of anxiety, uncertainty and fragility lingering at the edges of familiarity. The intention of the work is to pose questions about the uncanny, artificiality, and our animal nature.

Constructed creatures within the interior environment are a metaphor for the imaginary world

within reality. The restless energy of the constructed imaginary creatures is held in tension with the static and controlled domestic world. The intention is to express both our conflict and acceptance of the paradox between our natural instincts and the artificial environment.

Katie Mitchell katiemitchell.com.au kt_mitchell@hotmail.com 0437 601 789

pg62/pg63 photo art practice

The general preoccupations of my work focus on the body, familial genetics, behaviour and materiality in an attempt to ask questions about identity. Through re-imaging ancestral portraits in my own blood a deeper connection beyond remembering is established in an attempt to decipher an unknown

past as well as nurture and preserve my relationship with my predecessors. Often unsettling yet reassuringly nostalgic, my work fuses the invaluable mediums that hold the key to our personal understanding of what truly makes life precious.

Nicole Mitchell nicolemitchellgalleries.com 0417 082 455

pg64/pg65 photo art practice

Disclosing ourselves to ourselves can empower ourselves and others. — Jo Spence Creating art has become a vehicle to increase the understanding of what is inside my mind. Through

the process of deconstruction and reconstruction, images are created utilising damaged and decayed materials while referencing the body. The subliminal emerges as a consequence of these actions.

Liam O’Brien liamobrien.com.au liam.obrien1987@gmail.com 0420 279 872

pg66/pg67 photo art practice

The inquisition of social convention plays a fundamental role in my photographic practice. In this series, an archetypal character performs increasingly absurd acts in the pursuit of liberation.

Through this repetitive process, the potentially oppressive nature of

the employment system is brought into question. I’m interested in how people’s dreams and desires can be impeded by the necessity to earn money, and whether human ingenuity and perseverance can overcome such obligations.

Alix Perry alixperry.com.au alixperry_photo@bigpond.com 0418 822 864

pg68/pg69 photo art practice

Dedicated to the fear of forgetting or of being forgotten — G. Batchen, 2004 This fear of forgetting compels me to authenticate my existence through photographing the ephemeral relationships I have with objects and in between moments.

Photographs preserve my memories and I reinforce this through the meticulous but sentimental act of embroidery.

The purpose of embroidering is to imbue my emotional attachment into these by creating hybrid photographic objects.

Natalie Ranson Natalie@ranson.ch 0419 023 664

pg70/pg71 photo art practice

A passion for conservation drives my work and I work within the unique nature of the Australian landscape. Like the 19th Century Romantic painters I aim to evoke a sense of mystery within the landscape through an exploration of atmospheric conditions. Conditions

such as fog and rain obscure details and reveal an ephemeral and elusive place that exists as much in the mind as it does in the external world. Through the study of these conditions and the ambiguity of form it creates I seek to provoke a sense of the sublime.

My Space

Victor Rijken vrstudio.com.au victor@vrstudio.com.au +61 407 578 873

pg72/pg73 photo art practice

The initial motivation to create my space is the appropriation of public space and my personal contestation of this problem. My Space is a playful attempt to reclaim public space through occupying and altering it. The relationship between manmade objects, public spaces and the people that move through these spaces forms the content of

this series. The bird’s eye point of view provides an overall macro perspective yet the scene is filled with fine micro detail to provide a sense of complex interaction.

This is further complicated by a multiplicity of identity to generate questions about the self within the social realm.

The Orb

Carlos Santos Gaona carlosxsantos@hotmail.com 0401 580 871

pg74/pg75 photo art practice

A mystery is essentially something that is quite hard to explain or understand so everything from a Sudoku puzzle to a conspiracy can be considered a mystery. Discovering the hidden story behind even the most nonsensical circumstances

has always given me an immense amount of pleasure. Figuring out the why or how of anything difficult is incredibly fulfilling to me. Solving puzzles created by myself for myself have always been the most interesting.

Action Experience

Haruka Sawa harukasawa.com haruka.sawa@gmail.com 0422 260 985

pg76/pg77 photo art practice

I am interested in the Fluxus approach where experimentation and action are evidenced in the documentation of art as an event.

This so called Action Experience explores the notion that life and death are represented as an accumulation of repetitive actions.

This ‘experience’ is revealed by sculpting actions through everyday

objects. Everyday objects such as shoes and cigarettes are employed in my work to show the accumulation of continuous actions that make up our lives. The focus on habitual repetitive use of these objects is to look at life and death as the consequence of control, chance and synchronicity in action.

Noelle Smith darksparrow.org 0416 004 175

pg78/pg79 photo art practice

The beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart.

— Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus Ever since the dawn of humanity, a woman’s identity and sense of worth was greatly determined by her beauty. Ideals that blonde is more beautiful can cause social discomfort

for women who live in a Western dominated culture but are not entirely of Caucasian descent.

This piece depicts a resistance to this ideal of beauty and hopes to trigger questions about what really is beautiful if the stereotypes of blondes holds true...

Heidi Stevens heidistevens.net heidi.s@live.com.au 0409 270 617

pg80/pg81 photo art practice

This series explores the body as carrier of history, loss and desire by engaging with the blurred boundaries of comfort and discomfort offered by the body.

Hugh Swingler Manning hughswinglermanning.com hughsm@hughswinglermanning.com 0403 535 242

pg82/pg83 photo art practice

Photographs have always been important keepsakes. They have a powerful ability to bring loved ones close and make memories fresh.

My work is intended to explore the relationships between vernacular photography, memory and personal mythologies. In my work I use snapshot photographs which I paint, draw upon and cut into pieces

to construct three dimensional dioramas. The narrative surrounding the vernacular image’s characters can be related to the narrative of the image. The work is intended to highlight the interzone between that which has occurred in life, that which appears in photographs and the way we reconstruct our memories when past-tense prevails.

Ria Tierney riapat.com ria.tierney@gmail.com

pg84/pg85 photo art practice

This body of work explores ideas of iconic representation and interpretive portraiture.

The underlying intention is to investigate how people relate to iconic figures and provide an alternative record of depiction.

I was interested in developing these different aspects of memorabilia from archival documents — mythologies, through to the lasting obsession of the fanatical fan.

Androgen

Jonathan Wang jonwang.photography@gmail.com 0413 207 134

pg86/pg87 photo art practice

Androgen, can refer to any compound, synthetic (steroids) or natural (testosterone), that is often associated with the male body. This duality reflects the ‘biology versus culture’ debate that has been raging on within gender studies. There is a universal notion that in order for a male body to be ‘sexed’, or to be categorised as male, one

must adhere to gender codes and behaviours.

Androgen highlights the absurdity of such an idea. It argues that men are not shaped by cultural constructs or biological destinies, but men are just men. Ultimately Androgen asks the question; sex and gender, is there an alternative?

Jessie Warren jessiewarren.com.au 0418 777 927

pg88/pg89 photo art practice

This folio is a dedication to my late grandmother.

In order to provoke and cherish a memory of someone, it is important to remember the little things that made a person who they were.

Using craft, text from Mills and Boon romance novels and landscapes from the drive between my home in Brisbane to where

my grandmother lived in Sydney, this series of work combines characteristics that made my Grandma who she was.

When a person close to you is taken away, it is only then that you realise the things that once seemed mundane become a necessary tool to remember.

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Paul Balfe

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Ruth Keber

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Angela Confeggi

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Julie Leafe

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Kelly Davis

112/113

Kelly McIlvenny

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Leanne Dixon

114/115

Jared O’Sullivan

100/101

Nicholas J Grant

116/117

Danielle Pocock

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Ane Hagen

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Morgan Roberts

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Megan Hermans

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Faith Thiang

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Kylie Jury

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Bayleigh Vedelago

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PHOTOJOURNALISM

Paul Balfe summersetclothing@hotmail.com 0408 079 451

pg92/pg93 photojournalism

My projects sit at two different ends of the spectrum as they capture both youth and age. On one side, marvelling in the athleticism of extreme sports action that is so often affiliated with youth and on the other, the slow breakdown

of the mind that comes with age.

Although these projects aren’t linked it is surprising to see exactly who is content with the life they are leading and who strives for personal achievement in the hopes of fulfillment.

Angela Confeggi contact@aconfeggi.com aconfeggi.com 0414 901 198

pg94/pg95 photojournalism

Transitions and stereotypes have always intrigued me. I often examine societal norms and challenge typecasting in my photography. My most recent work addresses emerging personalities and the passage between ‘becoming’ and ‘being’.

Kelly Davis 0423 107 845

pg96/pg97 photojournalism

In my current photographic work I have documented people and their pets. By exploring the strange, the overlooked, the remarkable and our responses to them, I hope to comment on not only pets and

their owners, but also ourselves. The motivation is to provoke others to contemplate and appreciate what I believe to be the extraordinary aspects of life.

Leanne Dixon leannedixon.com photography@leannedixon.com

pg98/pg99 photojournalism

My motivation in documenting the model train enthusiasts has been to ask questions about the absurdity of human behaviour — specifically why do people adopt such unusual leisure pursuits? As imagined the enthusiasts derive no income from their pursuit, instead they spend lots of money and time on developing their hobby. While I have met

and documented many collectors, the miniature model train world intrigued me the most. Questions on whether this world was an escape from reality or a dominion over which they held control, fascinated my discovery into their obsession.

It is, of course, ironic that in our pursuit of perfection we as humans are most imperfect.

Nicholas J Grant nicholasjgrant.com nickgrant_779@hotmail.com 0431 331 559

pg100/pg101 photojournalism

I have always been a storyteller, I want to have as many varied experiences as I can and share them with whoever is interested.

I believe images are truly universal. My aim is to create imagery free from language barriers and cultural differences.

Photography is the language of the world.

This project explores the Hard Core music scene in detail, from live shows and jams to what makes people in the scene ‘tick’. My aim is to destroy stereotypes and show the experience I have lived of this often-misunderstood sub-culture to a wider audience.

Ane Hagen anehagen.com anehh@yahoo.com 0420 454 970

pg102/pg103 photojournalism

This story is centered on Blind Dog Donnie and his band. It offers an intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of four individuals, who are linked by their passion for creating music together. The exploration reveals an insight into the collaboration between these artists who are drawn together for a common purpose.

Megan Hermans megan.hermans@yahoo.com.au 0421 202 682

pg104/pg105 photojournalism

Passion and dedication — these two words are synonymous with community groups and social clubs across Australia. This series unveils the intricate workings of a club, and looks at the dedicated members who make up the club.

Each group is unique: from the tea-drinking ladies of the Country Women’s Association to the gem enthusiasts of the local Lapidary club. All have a story to tell.

Kylie Jury kjphotography.org kyliejuryphotography.com info@kyliejuryphotography.com 0421 401 891

pg106/pg107 photojournalism

Through celebrating ordinary everyday moments in people’s lives I am attempting to gain a greater understanding of what it means to be human.

Whether early morning city commuters lost in thought or Sideshow alley stallholders waiting for the big rush of festival-goers — insight is able to be gleaned

by observing the quirky off beat moments that comprise our lives.

In witnessing these off-duty states of unawareness, people often reveal more about their nature than if they were actively engaged in social interaction.

Ruth Keber ruthkeber@hotmail.com

pg108/pg109 photojournalism

The term ‘Other’ and ‘Others’ can be understood in all sorts of ways, to distinguish gender, generation, nationality, religion and so on.

My role as a photojournalist is to observe and document others and give an account of

their unique path and experiences.

In doing so part of my own consciousness is captured and reflected in the work. Malinowski once wrote that ‘to judge something, you have to be there’.

Julie Leafe JulieLeafe@gmail.com 0410 352 465

pg110/pg111 photojournalism

I find myself exploring stories within seemingly banal environments and experiences. The purpose of this exploration is to reveal the artifice that shapes our cultural experiences and perceptions while also revealing the beauty and determination of humanity within these experiences.

Kelly McIlvenny kellymacmedia.com KellyMacMedia@yahoo.com +61 417 782 858

pg112/pg113 photojournalism

I believe the space between two human beings is not measured in geographical distance, but in cultural identity and individual perspective.

This distance becomes smaller as individuals share and relay their stories, identifying common aspects of humanity.

This year, two young multicultural families, struggling with the

challenges of parenthood, let me peak into their lives. Jin and her son seek socialisation, while Dee and Michael confront their history of mental illness as they prepare for a second child. Both families find support at a local community organisation, YHES house, which assists them in building their network of support.

Jared O’Sullivan mylifesamovie.com jared_osullivan@hotmail.com 0401 272 492

pg114/pg115 photojournalism

I am documenting what I am; the people I meet and the places I go.

Danielle Pocock 0404 385 166

pg116/pg117 photojournalism

Photography for me is about telling important stories. A story which I believe needs to be told is that of the prevalence of depression in society. Although the illness has many sufferers, it is not often spoken

about. This project documents individual sufferers’ experiences in an attempt to create a better understanding of depression and its effect on everyday life.

Morgan Roberts zenhead.deviantart.com mrphoto@me.com 0404 244 774

pg118/pg119 photojournalism

I am fascinated with observing human behaviour in varying contexts and spaces — be that the street or a gallery.

While shooting this body of work I discovered that our behaviour in the gallery environment is highly structured, our mannerisms learned from and perpetuated by society.

I started photographing the gallery minders — silent sentinels who enforce this reverence while scrutinising patrons. You, the viewer, observing the sentinels watching the patrons regarding art, makes comment on this behaviour.

Faith Thiang faiththiang.com info@faiththiang.com

pg120/pg121 photojournalism

Over the past year I have documented the Lolita fashion subculture in Brisbane. To communicate the surreal nature of their eccentric style existing in contemporary society, I have juxtaposed the Lolitas against suburban environments in everyday situations.

The subculture developed around the late 1900s in Japan, influenced by traditional representations of feminity.

Through this series I have discovered how subcultures like Lolita are interwoven into one’s identity, and the lengths people take to be different from others, yet similar to each other.

Bayleigh Vedelago bayleighvedelago.com 0422 877 397

pg122/pg123 photojournalism

Some may classify the Moore family as ‘dysfunctional’. Their life has been strongly influenced by poverty and instability. This project documents their struggle as a family and how the children, growing up amidst the

chaos, are affected. As I have come to know the Moore family I have had the privilege of understanding that despite life’s difficulties, the family is full of compassion and love.

Photography Staff and Support 2009 Full Time Lecturers

Part Time Lecturers/Tutors

Support Staff

Angela Blakely Earle Bridger Marian Drew Heather Faulkner David Lloyd Siegfried Manietta Joe McDowall Charles Page Peter Wanny Jay Younger

Paul Adair Kaya Barry Kate Bernauer Alex Buckingham Amy Carkeek Jenny Carter-White Ray Cook Nathan Corum Alain Francois Joachim Froese Mike Hallson Aaron Harwood Elise Hilder Maurice Ortega-Montiel Henri Van Noordenburg Gemma-Rose Turnbull Richard Walker Andrew Yeo

Paul Adair Isaac Brown (Liveimage) Kate Bernauer (LiveImage) Renata Buziak Nathan Corum Steven Godbold Tony Hamilton Alan Hill (Liveimage) Greg Hoy Jacky Owens Heidi Stevens Henri Van Noordenburg (LiveImage) Richard Walker

External Assessors

Adjunct Professors

Creative Advertising Mike Hallson

Tim Page John Rodsted Craig Walsh

Photo Art Practice Craig Walsh Photojournalism Mark Cranitch

Blurr Club 2009 Team Coordinator

Special Thanks:

Tara Callaghan

Hollie Carroll Simon Grant Emily Hornum Kylie Jury Katie Mitchell Nicole Mitchell Haruka Sawa Ria Tierney Jonathan Wang Jessie Warren

Treasurer Alix Perry Catalogue Lucia Fernandez Charlie Hillhouse Heidi Stevens Sponsorship Liam O’Brien Portraits Tachika Yokata

Student Awards 2008 Ali Cameron

2008 Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Youth Arts Photography Prize — Winner Presented to a graduating student for artistic merit

Peter Wilson

2008 Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Youth Arts Photography Prize – Highly Commended Presented to a graduating student for artistic merit

Ashleigh Kennedy

Allchrome’s Award Presented to a graduating student who produced the most creative folio using traditional capture

Chani Ridley

APJ Award Presented to a graduating student for the best example of social documentary photography

Phoebe McDonald

Artworker’s Award Presented to a graduating student for the most resolved concept articulated in the student’s work

Rebecca Smith

Artworker’s Award Presented to a graduating student for the most resolved concept articulated in the student’s work

Jay Cronan

Courier Mail Press Award Presented to a graduating student in recognition of excellence in Photojournalism

Bjorn Suomivuori

Kayell Award Presented to a graduating student in recognition of excellence in Creative Advertising

Stefanie Mellon

Queensland Arts Council QAC Photographer for a Year Photographic Scholarship

Rebecca Smitha

The Queensland Centre for Photography Award Presented to a graduating student for experimentation and innovation within photographic art practice.

Shaelah Ariotti

Ted’s Camera Stores Award Presented to a graduating student in recognition of excellence in Portraiture

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