Back to the Deserts of Coober Pedy

September 17, 2024

The South Australian desert was where my journey really began so it was very meaningful to be invited to host smartphone and DSLR workshops in the Coober Pedy and the Dunjiba communities.

Mentoring Session with Tanya Van Horen
Action Session at the Coober Pedy Skate Park with Simon O’Toole
Portrait Session with Jonte Larkins at Umoona Health
Astro photography session at 10 Mile Camp
Jonte Larkins motorcycle portrait

The project ran from the 23rd June 2023 to 25th July 2024 and was hugely rewarding both personally and for the participants that attended the various smartphone and DSLR workshops.

Again, it was incredible to have the support of the Regional Art Fund to build and execute a truly meaningful, durational mentoring project.

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