Down South
New Farm, Brisbane Area

07 3358 8600
info@brisbanepowerhouse.org
www.brisbanepowerhouse.org

Description

For over 60 years, Australian tradespeople have been drawn to the Antarctic by the prospect of great adventure and mateship. Plumbers, electricians, carpenters, diesel mechanics, cooks, radio operators and weather observers were the mainstay of the Antarctic home base. The scientists couldn't have remained in Antarctica and undertaken their research without the support and contribution of these skilled workers.

The great explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson, led the first Australian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) 100 years ago this year. One of the activities celebrating a centenary of Australia's involvement and Mawson's historic achievements is a photographic exhibition Down South, which tells the stories of the fabulous men and women who have ventured to the Antarctic from 1947 to the 1980's.

Susan Gordon-Brown, the photographer, has spoken to 25 tradespeople and photographed them as they are now. They are now between the ages of 50 and 93 years old.

Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome.

Disabled:
Parking available with lift access from car park level. Please notify box office of any special needs.

Further Details:
Susan's specialist area is portrait photography, where past subjects have included Stephen King, comedian Bill Cosby and blues legend BB King. Her portfolio is testament to the fact that her subjects immediately relax in her company, trusting her to produce the photograph that shows the true person. Susan's photographs of drought-ravaged Australia were featured in the group's recently released book, Beyond Reasonable Drought.
The exhibition is a combination of these portraits and their stories, as written by Gayl O'Connor.

How To Get There:
Brisbane Powerhouse is located next to New Farm Park on the Brisbane River. Street access is via end of Lamington Street (continuation of James Street).

Access Information:
CityCat and Norman Park Ferry - A well lit 200 metre riverside walk from New Farm Park CityCat jetty.
Bus - Services 196 and 197 stop at New Farm Park. Service 199 stops on Merthyr Road within walking distance via Lamington Street.
Bicycles - Bike racks at Stores and Turbine buildings.
Taxi - Collect and drop off in the car park beside the Stores Building. Free taxi phone in foyer opposite box office.
For more information on public transport visit Translink.

Free Entry

Event Dates

09 - 29 May 2012

Frequency: Once Only

Venues

Brisbane Powerhouse