Photo: Raphaela Rosella
NEWS
A photography exhibition that offers a “voice to those yet to be heard” has opened at the Powerhouse in New Farm.
Eighteen young storytellers from United Way Queensland’s community groups in the greater Brisbane area have taken up the camera to allow others a glimpse into their lives for Local Eyes that runs only until this Sunday 3 October.
“Imagine what Brisbane would look like through the eyes of a 17 year old boy battling to stay engaged with his family and his school?” says Toni Brearley, program manager at United Way Queensland. “What about an adolescent living with cystic fibrosis? Or a young Mum caring for a child with a disability? These are just some of the people taking part in our Local Eyes exhibition – and the results are stunning,”
“By allowing us into their lives, the participants have portrayed a side of Brisbane most of us have never experienced.” Griffith University’s Queensland College of Art conducted photography workshops and Bachelor of Photography students have mentored the participants throughout the past six months.
United Way Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation based in Brisbane. United Way brings together the resources of business, government, organisations and individuals to challenge the social issues faced in our communities.
In Queensland, United Way directs these resources to some 60 not-for profit organisations – each working to make positive differences in individual’s lives.
For more information on the exhibition visit http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/ local-eyes-brisbane/
