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Throughout 2020, as the pandemic kept us all close to home, I noticed a rediscovery and strengthening of neighbourly bonds in my local community. Relative strangers became people I could turn to for help, guidance and friendship. Getting to know my fellow residents fuelled a desire to capture them and their stories.
This image of Effi and Emily Mavratzas is one of a series of portraits of my neighbours in their homes. The twins love living in Redfern as the community takes pride in its culture, spirituality and heritage.
Courtesy of the artist
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