“Perspective”, gelatin silver prints, cardboard, pen, tape, 85.5x57x28.5cm overall, installation variable.
Bowness Photography Prize Finalist, 2025
I am thrilled to share that my artwork, “Perspective” (2025) as been shortlisted for the 2025 William & Winifred Bowness Photography Prize.
Inspired by Townes Van Zandt’s song Marie, “Perspective” comprises six cubes, each displaying the same six images. Two images depict bridges, symbolising communication and transition. Two others show train tracks, representing life’s unpredictable journey. The final pair of images features urban landscapes, each framed by a waterway that signifies change and the passage of time. Each photograph is contrasted with its counterpart, juxtaposing an area of affluence with one from a working-class setting. The space between each cube is intended to evoke themes of displacement found in Van Zandt’s lyrics, which are reminiscent of the experiences of individuals seeking refuge under bridges and on public transportation. Designed to resemble dice, the cubes deliberately lack numbers, as there is no score to keep. Instead, the emphasis is on hope. All it takes is perspective and one roll.
The judging panel – Anne Zahalka, Shaune Lakin and MAPh Director, Anouska Phizacklea – considered over 750 entries.
I am honoured to have my work shortlisted for the prestigious prize along side Hoda Afshar, Riste Andrievski, Lilah Benetti, Jane E Brown, Jane Burton, Isabella Capezio, Dave Carswell, Zoë Croggon, J Davies, Gerwyn Davies, Tamara Dean, Rianon Dillon, Ella Dreyfus, Stephen Dupont, Odette England, Guy Grabowsky, Yvette Hamilton, Siri Hayes, Anna Higgins, Naomi Hobson, Ingvar Kenne, Nur Aishah Abdullah Farid Kenton, Shea Kirk, Thomas Ling, Morganna Magee, Sean McKenzie, Gerrie Mifsud, Kent Morris, Phuong Nguyen Le, Kojiro Oishi, SEANOKKAI., Jill Orr, Sonia Payes, Stanislava Pinchuk, Izabela Pluta, Zorica Purlija, Eugenia Raskopoulos, Sarah Rhodes, Elvis Richardson, Jessica Schwientek, Dean Sewell, Ali Tahayori, Cyrus Tang, James Tylor, Justine Varga, Pete Volich, Kai Wasikowski, Wei Weng and Meng-Yu Yan.
Bowness Photography Prize Finalist Exhibition
Opening night & winner announcement
Thursday 18 September 2025
6.30-8.30pm
Key dates
13 September – 9 November 2025
Location
Museum of Australian Photography
860 Ferntree Gully Rd Wheelers Hill
Exhibition entry is free, but please book and RSVP for the opening event via the link below