29 March 2009

NPG & NAA

NPG
Michael Klim
Johnathon Anderson & Edwin Low.

This portrait definitely gives the viewer a sense of Michael Klim’s identity. Having the shot underwater is the reason – the subject is in their true element and they are photographed in what they are known for. Although it does not portray anything particularly “Australian” other than if you knew that he was a great Australian swimmer.

Sass and Bide.
Deborah Pauwate

This one is a favourite of mine - what better way to capture fashion designers than in flamboyant clothes. Unfortunately I couldn’t find the image for an example. Both designers are in bright coloured sequined/ accessorised clothes with a plain background and are having a good time laughing. It gives the viewer a message that these are two fashionable, fun-loving, “out there” people. There is nothing in this portrait either that is particularly “Australian”.

NAA

One of the pictures on the “Faces of Australia” wall in the NAA stood out to me. It represented an important value of Australian culture, which is being laid back. This picture is of two women lying on a beach with drinks. There is nothing more an Australian likes to do then lay back and relax with a drink and friends.

In the shell shocked exhibition there are many documents and photographs that personalise World War One. The documents are from soldiers and the families of lost ones. The wars are an important aspect of the Australian culture - they made Australia what it is today and it is a big part of Australian history.

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