Martin Kantor Portrait Prize 2019

I am pleased to write that I have been selected as a finalist in the 2019 Martin Kantor Portrait Prize, ‘an exhibition and prize for photographic works of significant, living Australians distinguished in art, letters, science, politics or sport.’

The prize is held as part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, with the prize being announced on the opening weekend, Sunday 25 August, 1pm at Ballarat Town Hall.

Exhibition 24 August – 20 October 2019 7 days, 10am – 5pm Venue A Hall, Ballarat Town Hall

Olive Cotton Award 2019 Finalist

Very happy to announce I have been selected as a finalist in the 2019 Olive Cotton Award for photographic portraiture.

“The Olive Cotton Award for photographic portraiture is a $20,000 biennial national award for excellence in photographic portraiture dedicated to the memory of photographer Olive Cotton. The winning work is acquired for the Gallery’s Collection. The exhibition is selected from entrants across Australia and is a significant opportunity for photographers living and working in Australia. Entries are now open for the 2019 exhibition to be shown from Friday 12 July to Sunday 22 September.”

See more at the gallery website:

https://artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/PrizesAndAwards/OliveCotton

Capture Magazine ATEP Award 2019

Very happy to write that I have been selected as the top emerging photographer and winner of the Portrait category by Capture Magazine for ATEP 2019.

I have asked Capture Magazine to donate the prize of a Fujifilm X-H1 camera & XF 18-55mm lens to IndigenousX to support them in the amazing work that they do.

Please consider donating.

PCP CLIP Award 2019 Finalist

I am happy to write that I have been selected as a finalist in the 2019 CLIP Award to be exhibited at the Perth Centre for Photography, opening on Friday 31st May 2019.

“CLIP is an internationally open photographic prize for new perspectives in natural and urban landscape photography. The selection criteria focuses on images which are original, stimulating, and that challenge traditional notions of landscape photography.”

Perth Centre for Photography @ King Street Arts Centre
357 Murray St, Perth WA 6000

2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize Finalist

Very happy to write that I have been selected as a finalist in the 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.

The exhibition opens 4th of May, at Juniper Hall, 250 Oxford St, Paddington NSW, with winners announced on the 7th of May.

You can view a gallery of the finalist’s work here:

https://www.moranprizes.com.au/competition/2019-moran-contemporary-photographic-prize/finalists

Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize 2019

I am very happy to announce two of my works have been selected as semi-finalist entries into the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize 2019. @moranprizes

One is the image ‘Raynen, 2018’ (shown above), the other 'Serwah, 2018'.

Congratulations to all the semi-finalists, it’s a privilege to be selected alongside familiar names and friends. @alexvaughanphoto @lizhamdotcom @sizzard @sarahrhodes.lumina @tobiastitzphotography @stephaniesimcox @peppersteakpartypie @ireland_future @masonhubers

You can see all of the semi-finalists work here - https://www.moranprizes.com.au/competition/2019-moran-contemporary-photographic-prize/semi-finalists

The exhibition opens 4th May, at Juniper Hall, 250 Oxford St, Paddington NSW.

Head On Portrait Prize 2019

Extremely happy to announce I am a finalist in the 2019 Head On Photo Awards Portrait Prize.

The Head On Photo Awards represent a global selection of the best work from emerging and established photographers across four categories - Portrait, Landscape, Mobile and Student.

The Head On Portrait, Landscape and Mobile prizes are open internationally to professional, emerging and enthusiast photographers from classical to contemporary styles.

The Head On Festival opens Friday 3rd May, 6pm-9pm at the UNSW Art & Design, Oxford St & Greens Rd, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia.

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2019

Very happy to have been a finalist in the 2019 National Photographic Portrait Prize. A big thank you to Raynen for allowing me to take their portrait and for their trust. Thanks to everyone at the National Portrait Gallery for all their hard work on this exhibition and the opening night, and for being some of the friendliest and most enthusiastic gallery staff I have had the pleasure of meeting. The exhibition of 39 portraits will be on display at the National Portrait Gallery until Sunday 7 April 2019.

Please take the time to vote for your favourite image in the People's Choice awards here - https://nppp.portrait.gov.au/peoples-choice-award/

'Surreptitiously, I walk hallways to each room; I close doors achingly, in a backwards manner becoming apparition.'

So many of us are encouraged to ‘write ourselves in’, lest we not exist. These days, I’m increasingly returning to moments of holding and witnessing myself, within the realms of the ‘unsaid’, the ‘unseen’, or the ‘unimaginable’. In the privacy of this exchange with myself that does not warrant hearing to be valued, I make some return to not being ‘fully known’. – Raynen

Raynen is a gentle person, their manner reserved. They speak with consideration, pausing before each sentence. This image is from my second shoot with Raynen, on the roof of the co-op where they reside.


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"Black women are taught that we have to work 10 times harder than everyone else just to survive. And because of that I've had to adapt, learn and be so many things just to exist. It's a blessing and a curse. But I can confidently say I am at peace with myself and the strength that's grown in me. I forgive the world, but I will never forget."

Serwah Gyekyewah Attafuah is an Ashanti/Fante woman currently living on Gadigal land. She drives a staunch anticolonial message through her art and music by championing marginalised voices and narratives.

She works alongside several First Nations, black and LGBTQI+ groups and organisations. Creating digital wastelands and afro futuristic reflections of self through 3D art and paintings with strong ancestral themes.

She currently does vocals for punk band NASHO and a hardcore techno group MANA, guitars for death metal band DISPOSSESSED.

NCAT Most Powerful Image Award at 2018 ILFORD CCP Salon

I am happy to write that my work Simon, 2018, was selected for the NCAT Photography Most Powerful Image Award at the 2018 ILFORD CCP Salon.

See all the winners at the CCP website here - https://ccp.org.au/exhibitions/all/ilford-ccp-salon

The exhibition is on until the 22nd of December. If you’re in Melbourne please have a look - there are so many great works on display.

2018 ILFORD CCP Salon

I am happy to write that my work ‘Simon, 2018’ is now on display as part of the 2018 ILFORD CCP Salon, at the Centre for Contemporary Photography in Melbourne.

The exhibition will be open from the 7th of December through to the 22nd of December.

Centre for Contemporary Photography
404 George St, Fitzroy Victoria 3065, Australia

https://ccp.org.au/exhibitions/all/ilford-ccp-salon

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2019

Very happy to announce that I have been selected as a finalist in the 2019 National Photographic Portrait Prize. My work is one of 40 images selected for exhibition, out of 3,133 entries. Looking forward to heading down to Canberra in February next year for the opening!

https://nppp.portrait.gov.au

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GESTE Paris 2018

I am pleased to announce that my work has been selected for exhibition as part of the GESTE Paris 2018 OPEN CALL, for their forthcoming exhibition Binary / Non-Binary.

Curated by Shiva Lynn Burgos (US/France), Georg Bak (Switzerland) and Alisa Phommaxahay (France/Laos), the exhibition will include notable artists : Constantin Brancusi, Frederick Sommer, Pierre Molinier, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Ned & Shiva Productions, Francis Ruyter, Olaf Nicolai, Ghost of a Dream, Zean Cabangis, CJ Heyliger, Susan Morris, Nicolas Schöffer, Hannibal Volkoff, Samra Habib, Quentin Houdas, Gianfranco Caravaggi, Martin Désilets, Elger Esser and others.

The work was selected by an international jury and was the first time GESTE has hosted an OPEN CALL for participation.

The exhibition opens November 5, 2018 at GESTE Paris. For more details, please see their website.

https://www.gesteparis.com/

Der Grief - Guest Room

I am very pleased to write my work has been featured on the Der Grief contemporary photography site - Guest Room curated by Lorenza Bravetta.

See my work and other featured artists at the Der Grief website here - https://dergreif-online.de/guest-room/lorenza-bravetta/

“Since January 2017, Lorenza Bravetta is Couselor of the Ministry Dario Franceschini for the valorization of the national photographic patrimony at MiBACT, the role she covers has the aim of investigating themes related to the protection and valorization of photography in Italy, connected to other international realities.

Lorenza Bravetta has conceived, realized and directed, from January 2015 to September 2016, CAMERA – Centro Italiano per la Fotografia, in Turin. A structure devoted to be a Center in Italy consecrated to photography as a mean of communication, information and artistic expression. From 2011 to 2014 Lorenza Bravetta has been in Paris as Director of Magnum Photos for Continental Europe, role she covered after a professional path she began in the famous photographic agency in 1998.”

(Quoted from Der Grief)

Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2018

I am pleased to write that this year I was selected for the second round of judging for the 2018 Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize, organised by the National Portrait Gallery in London. Though I didn't make it into the final exhibition this year, two of my images made it to the second round of judging of physical prints. For this there were only 341 photographs selected, out of a total of 4462 submitted. Looking forward to entering again next year.

Check out the National Portrait Gallery (UK) website for details of the upcoming exhibition.

https://www.npg.org.uk/

Head On Portrait Prize 2018 Semi-finalist

I am happy to write that I have been selected as a semi-finalist in the 2018 Head On Portrait prize, as part of the Head On Photo Festival. My work 'Amy and Stu' will be screened as part of the semi-finalist slideshow alongside the Head On Portrait Prize at the Head On Photo Festival Hub at Paddington Town Hall between 5th May - 20th May. Looking forward to seeing the finalists and other semi-finalists work this year!

#headon18

https://www.headon.com.au/

Perth Centre for Photography IRIS Award 2017 Winners announced!

Image: @perthcentreforphotography

The winners of the PCP IRIS Award 2017 have been announced. Thanks to all the judges, and a big congratulations to overall winner Su Cassiano, highly commended Matthew Abbott and student prize winner Dom Krapski. Proud to have been a finalist alongside such great photographers!

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