Presented by Vanessa Morris

Interview

Banksia: Michael Jalaru Torres on Vessel Series At Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Photographer and Djugun and Yawuru man with tribal connections to the Jabirr Jabirr and Gooniyandi people, Michael Jalaru Torres, joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about his photography series Vessel the first of a three part series which is currently on display at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale.

Michael spoke about his works which draws inspiration from the unique landscapes and people of the Kimberley region,

He also spoke about Blak Lens, a collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island photographers and videographers, created to support and amplify First Nations voices, talent, culture, and stories across the photography industry.

Vessel is at Ballarat International Foto Biennale until the 22 October

Find out more about Blak Lens here

Michael Jalaru Torres - Vessel
Listen to Banksia: Michael Jalaru Torres on Vessel Series At Ballarat International Foto Biennale17:2818 September 2023