The Many Faces of Mackay
- Our Multicultural Heritage
SERIES ONE - Faces of our Community
a photographic exhibition by ANN FITZGERALD
Identity - Heritage - Roots - Intimacy
Every human being, to be mentally healthy, must have the feeling of belonging. When we have a sense of belonging we can be intimate. We can feel. We can connect. If we cannot develop this feeling of belonging, then we will feel lost or disconnected. To be disconnected from life is like walking around during the day not knowing the Sun exists. To have the feelings of intimacy is warm, glowy, joyful, loving and connected.
Belonging
June 8th - July 18th 2005
Lagoons Gallery, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
A multicultural photographic exhibition by local Mackay photographer Ann Fitzgerald, was officially opened at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens in July 2004 during the Mackay Festival of Arts.
This exhibition was an important step in recognizing, valuing and understanding our cultural diversity. We have over 30+ nationalities represented in the Mackay region according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The Series One Exhibition was officially opened by Mackay Mayor Cr. Julie Boyd on Friday July 23rd 2004 at the Lagoons Gallery, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens at 6.45pm.
July 23rd - August 8th 2004
Lagoons Gallery, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
SPONSORS FOR THE 2004 EXHIBITION
My thanks goes to all the wonderful 'Faces of Mackay' for allowing me to capture them on film. A big 'thank you' to the great volunteers and staff at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and to Mia Sammut-Landt from the Local Area Multicultural Program [LAMP]for assisting and helping this project come to life...... Ann Fitzgerald
AWARDS Received
2005 Art-is-in Art Awards - Certificate of Commendation
'Most significant contribution to preserving, documenting and/or promoting local heritage'
EMAIL DIRECT TO PHOTOGRAPHER Ann Fitzgerald
SERIES
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