Entertainment
14 February, 2024
Images tell of people’s stories
A COLLECTION of portraits celebrating the diversity of people in the Tablelands is currently exhibiting at the Foyer Gallery, Atherton.
“Local People” is the collection of work both through digital photography and that of a large format 4” x 5” film.
Being held by the Songriver Photographer Group, the collection includes images from members Colleen Watson, George Kneipp, Marita Romano, Kim Tucker, Susie Armytage, Danielle Hodgens, Sheryl Fitch and Lou Rios.
The varied climates of the Tablelands are inhabited by rich and diverse people and this exhibition shares their unique character.
Each image has been printed onto velvet fine art paper and photographer Lou Rios said it was only a small selection of people who have amazing stories.
There are 40 images on display, with each one sharing a small description of the featured person.
From Millaa Millaa to Malanda, Mareeba to Ravenshoe, the diversity of the region is celebrated in this photographic exhibition.
Mr Rios said he personally had always had a fascination with people's stories and began his own photographic journey capturing the people of the Tablelands in 2017.
He and the group of photographers have joined together to continue capturing the people of the Tablelands in what Mr Rios has described as an “extraordinary exhibition”.
“There’s quite a few familiar faces in the exhibition. The ones being exhibited are only a small number of people who have amazing stories,” Mr Rios said.
The exhibition is on show in the Foyer Gallery from now until 5 July and is free to view.
All images have been worked on in Photoshop or similar applications before printing.
The photographs are not for sale but if you wish to purchase or commission a photo, contact Susie Armytage at susiearmytage@hotmail.com
