SYDNEY.- Twenty two outstanding photographs depicting all walks of
Sydney life from a bulging body builder to burlesque dancers to a centenarian's wedding have been chosen as finalists in this year's Sydney Life photography exhibition.
The images will be blown up to bed sheet size and displayed along the central walkway of Hyde Park North from 1- 25 October as part of City of Sydney's eighth annual Art & About public arts festival.
The $10,000 competition and exhibition is Australia's premier outdoor public photographic installation. Over 580 entries were received this year.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP said; "Every year, Sydney Life gives Sydneysiders and visitors a chance to view humorous, moving and vibrant artworks from the city's most brilliant photographers."
"It celebrates the diverse experiences of our city allowing artists from across Sydney to share their unique city moments and pastimes."
The City of Sydney and AMP Capital Investors will present the Sydney Life Prize, awarded to the artist whose work is judged most outstanding. The prize is valued at $10,000, which is comprised of $5,000 cash plus a $5,000 investment in the AMP Capital Sustainable Share Fund.
The distinguished judging panel comprised of Sandy Edwards (Producer and Curator, Arthere), Julie Rrap (renowned Sydney Artist), Malcolm Smith (Program Manager, Australian Centre for Photography) and Alastair Walton (Director, City Engagement at City of Sydney).
Malcolm Smith said: "The 600 images we looked through included Sydney's untold histories, obscure and outrageous personalities, hidden secrets and - of course - the iconic locations. Sydneysiders really do have a unique take on the world and I think that's what resounded with us all in our final selection."
The winner of the People's Choice Award, decided by members of the public, will receive FUJIFILM Australia products worth $3,000.
Sydney Life 2009 Finalists:
1 Janie Barrett - Bodybuilder at Coogee Beach
2 Gregory McBean - Beating the Heat
3 Godelieve Mols - What's Happening?
4 Fiona Morris - The Gamble Sisters
5 Jacky Ghossein - Mamerta and Sabas, The Wedding
6 Birgit Neiser - Cityscape on Cockatoo Island
7 Garry Trinh - Mr Fix It
8 Tamara Dean - The Bride, Ritualism Series
9 Dean Tirkot - Dean Tirkot Self Portrait
10 Amanda James - "Black Diggers" Service, Anzac Day 2007
11 Kasia Werstak - Applause
12 Roslyn Sharp - Uncle Wax
13 Alina Gozin'a - Holroyd High School
14 Ali Nasseri - At Crossroad
15 Roslyn Sharp - Theresa Outside her Darlinghurst Home
16 Ingvar Kenne - Rouse Hill Welcome
17 Barton Bennison - Bondi Blow - Ben Buckler
18 Diego Emilio Ibanez - A Night in the Life
19 George Voulgaropoulos - Auburn Pride
20 Dean Sewell - Mr Bo Jangles
21 Andrew Goldie - Sydney is Dawning on Me
22 Bruce York -Contemplating Sydney Park
