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Underwater Photography Innovation in Streaky Bay
Feature image: Participant Deneki Stewart taken by participant Kayla Petty
The much anticipated Hydro+Graphy exhibition will have an official opening at 6pm on Friday 16 May 2014 in Streaky Bay.
Acclaimed photographer and film maker, Mark Tipple, dove into the cool waters off Streaky Bay on the weekend of 15 and 16 March 2014 with his underwater cameras and 11 eager participants.
Local community members developed underwater photography skills, picked up professional secrets and dabbled in the science of underwater photography and water clarity in free workshops. Mark’s visit engaged participants in The Hydro+Graphy Project: where open-minds, open-water and photography harmonised.
The project went on to provide post production and photoshop sessions where participants were mentored in the editing and preparation of images. Each participant will present two framed images for display and sale at the exhibition. Additional unframed images will also be available for viewing and order.
Photo credit: Lauren Karp
From the outset Project Coordinator Lauren Karp has intended that the culminating exhibition will portray the story of the journey of participants including moving footage from behind the scenes at the workshops.
The project has been widely shared through an interactive fb page The-HydroGraphy-Project which has documented the project in a very visual way. This has received positive responses from a broader online community.
Community members, friends and family are invited to the opening night of the exhibition of the project, which celebrates the superb water clarity of the Streaky Bay region, which is truly an underwater photographer’s dream.
The exhibition tours in Streaky Bay during May and June featuring photographs from participants: Cabe Munneke, Steph Redden, Lewis McDonald, Marissa Hutchings, Simone Picken, Tobin Woolford, Liz McTaggart, Deneki Stewart, Harriet Appleby, Kayla Petty, Lauren Karp and Mark Tipple.
Photo credit:Tobin Woolford
The Hydro+Graphy Exhibition Opening Night:
- Friday 16 May 2014
- Visitor Information Centre Gallery
- 21 Bay Rd, Streaky Bay
- 6pm–8pm
- RSVP not essential
- Light snacks and refreshments will be provided
Exhibition dates:
- Visitor Information Centre Gallery
Image: ‘Ebb & Flow’ by participant Lauren Karp in the Hydro+graphy Project.
Photo credit: Lauren Karp. - 21 Bay Rd, Streaky Bay, SA
- Friday 16–Friday 30 May 2014
- Open Monday–Friday
- 9am–12:30pm & 1:30–5pm
- Sales on site
- Elliott’s Bakery and Cafe
- Alfred Terrace, Streaky Bay, SA
- Saturday 31 May–Saturday 27 June 2014
- Open from 7:30am Monday to Saturday
- Sales contact Lauren Karp at (08) 8626 1432 (Mon, Wed & Fri) or (08) 8626 1492 (Tue & Thurs)
The Young Artists Collective acknowledge funding from Country Arts SA through a Regional Arts Australia Step Up Grant and 13-14 grants funding from the Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources (EPNRM) for the innovative project which was auspiced by Streaky Bay Area School.
For more information contact:
- Project Coordinator and Media Consultant
- Lauren Karp
- (08) 8626 1432 (Mon, Wed & Fri)
- (08) 8626 1492 (Tue & Thurs)
- Email: [email protected]
- Follow us on The Hydro+Graphy Project Facebook page
If you have a great idea for an arts workshop, activity or project and to contact your nearest Arts and Cultural Development Officer click here
To contact the EPNRM Liaison Officers in Streaky Bay phone:
- Louise Mortimer or Liz McTaggart on (08) 8626 1108
For more information on mentor photographer Mark Tipple click here