Impressions of Tomorrow: Local Stories Through Portraiture

Impressions of Tomorrow is a powerful exploration of community and identity, captured through the lens of portraiture. This project seeks to highlight the often-overlooked faces of everyday life – the faces we pass in our neighbourhoods but rarely stop to consider. By presenting these portraits out of their usual context, the artist invites us to pause and reflect: Who are these individuals? What are their stories? And, ultimately, what does their collective narrative reveal about us as a community?

Through collaboration with local organizations driving social change, the artist delves into the diverse and dynamic lives of those working on the frontlines of cultural, social and economic transformation. These organizations include a community theatre that fosters reflection on cultural issues, an Aboriginal disability support service offering mentorship and housing, an agricultural program for youth, the Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre and the inclusive celebration of diversity at “It’s OK on the Macleay.” Each portrait is a window into the lives of individuals whose experiences reflect the broader journey of the community, reminding us that in every face lies a story worth discovering.

Impressions of Tomorrow is an invitation to see beyond the surface, to acknowledge the hidden narratives that shape our shared future and to recognize the power of connection, empathy and belonging in an ever-evolving world.

Key Dates:
Exhibition On View: Saturday 15 February 2025 to Sunday 6 April 2025

Exhibition Opening: Saturday 15 February, 11am. Free event, bookings essential. Register here.

Image: Ronnie Grammatica, Portrait 1, Impressions of Tomorrow series, 2024.