Talk: The Power of Collective

Join members of Oculi for a panel talk exploring the experience of being in a collective, providing a rare insight into the benefits and challenges Oculi photographers have experienced historically, and in the development and realisation of the ambitious Benalla Art Gallery exhibition ACTS I-VII.

As Oculi member Dean Sewell wrote, “While the role of the photographer on a whole has often been referred to as an ‘individualistic’ pursuit, it is somewhat of a myth. Sure, when out in the field, it can be lonely or isolating but it is often within the identity structure of a collective that its individuals seek counsel, share ideas and pull each other forward of great benefit to the group, the individual, and the broader landscape of Australian visual storytelling.”

The panel talk will be immediately followed by a celebration of the exhibition ACTS I-VII, providing an opportunity to meet Oculi photographers in a relaxed setting.