Louise Whelan’s new series ‘African / Australians’ documents newly settled African communities in Australia from Sudan, South Sudan, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Burundi, Liberia, Senegal, Ghana and Rwanda. Photographed over eleven years across New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland Louise captures the vibrant energy of African colour palettes and patterns with Australian suburbia and landscape. Confident with colour, style and stance, subjects pose proudly identifying with both African and Australian culture.
“The visual interaction from the vibrant energy of the African colour palettes and patterns with Australian suburbia and landscape commands attention. Confident with colour, style and stance, subjects pose proudly identifying with both African and Australian culture.
This work is about building relationships and trust with my fellow Australians, a trust that I will represent people accurately. I see this as privileged work. Many of the people who I have photographed and interviewed have become part of my life …my friends.” Louise Whelan
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