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National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017 Finalist
This work is part of a series titled, ‘When you took me away’. It is inspired by and devoted to my adopted brother James, who, together with many other Indigenous Australians, originate from a time in our history known as The Stolen Generations. My interest is personal and has been fuelled further by extensive research. Connecting moments that generated change is vital to ensure integrity for the participants of the project – people such as twin sisters Donna and Patricia, who have overcome much to become who they are today.
Sarah Engledow picks some favourites from a decade of the National Photographic Portrait Prize.
The exhibition is selected from a national field of entries, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects.
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