A focus on photography, photojournalism and portraiture
A series of talks and events associated with Sally Tsoutas: Slow Shutter Exhibition
academic events; Conferences and seminars; Exhibitions and performances; Social events
A series of talks and events associated with Sally Tsoutas: Slow Shutter Exhibition
Elise Derwin in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece
- Date: Tuesday, 9 August
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location: Lecture Theatre 03, EA.G.19, Parramatta South campus
Elise Derwin is an award-winning photographer based in Lismore, on Bundjalung country in northern NSW, specialising in documentary and editorial photography. She holds a Bachelor of Design (Photomedia) from Western Sydney University and has extensive experience as a press photographer. Her images have featured in the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Guardian, The Australian, The Telegraph, Herald Sun and The NT News.
Dr Enrico Scotece, lecturer photomedia and photojournalism, Western Sydney University
Link to tickets- https://events.humanitix.com/elise-derwin-in-conversation-with-dr-enrico-scotece(opens in a new window)
Free Professional Photoshoot with Sally Tsoutas and Kyisoe Han
- Date: Tuesday, 16 August
- Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location: Margaret Whitlam Galleries, Female Orphan School, Building EZ, Parramatta South campus
Ever needed a professional head shot/ portrait for work or your LinkedIn profile? Western Sydney Creative is providing the opportunity for Western Sydney University students to have a free professional photograph taken by Sally Tsoutas and her assistant photographer Kyisoe Han. Spaces are strictly limited so be sure to book in via the link.
Link to tickets- https://events.humanitix.com/free-professional-photograph-with-sally-tsoutas-and-kyisoe-han(opens in a new window)
Matt Dunne in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece
- Date: Tuesday, 23 August
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location: Lecture Theatre 03, EA.G.19, Parramatta South campus
Matt Dunne is a writer, photographer and publisher. He is a regular contributor to publications such as C4 Journal, Photo Collective and The Heavy Collective. In 2021 he founded Tall Poppy, a photobook publishing company committed to the publishing of quality photobooks by emerging artists. Dunne is an environment and conservation advocate. The Killing Sink is his first monograph. Published by VOID, The Killing Sink is part public grief and part true crime, investigating the killing of Wedge-Tailed Eagles in Victoria.
Dr Enrico Scotece, lecturer photomedia and photojournalism, Western Sydney University
Link to tickets- https://events.humanitix.com/matt-dunne-in-conversation-with-dr-enrico-scotece(opens in a new window)
Slow Shutter: Sally Tsoutas Panel Session
- Date: Saturday, 27 August
- Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm - panel discussion, then 4:00pm - 5:00pm - Viewing of exhibition and drinks
- Location: Conference Room 1 – Whitlam Institute and Margaret Whitlam Galleries, Building EZ, Parramatta South campus
Join us for a lively afternoon panel discussion on the role photography and photojournalism play in shaping our understanding and experiences of our contemporary world. The discussion will be followed by refreshments and viewing of the exhibition Sally Tsoutas: Slow Shutter.
The panel will be moderated by Margot Dunphy, lecturer and journalism area convenor, Western Sydney University.
- Sally Tsoutas: is a professional photographer with a career spanning more than 25 years. A photojournalism and portraiture specialist, Toustas has held the role of university photographer at Western Sydney University for 17 years. Her photos have been published widely including Vogue, ABC online The Australian, and The Sydney Morning Herald.
- Dr David Cubby: is an educator, artist, photographer, and Adjunct Fellow at Western Sydney University. His research focuses on visuality and its impact on language and thinking. Cubby’s photographic and film works have been exhibited at many international venues, including the Sydney Biennale of Art, and his photographic works are in the collection of the Art Gallery of NSW.
- Zorica Purlija is a graduate of Western Sydney University, Zorica has spent the last twenty years practicing as a fine art photographer while raising her family. In July 2020, she completed her Masters of Art in photo media, at the UNSW School of Art and Design. Her current practice has been focused around attachments, the psychology and space around our primary relationships and how it impacts our future self. Her art is informed by feminist values and hopes to tap into our universal longings for equality. She continues to exhibit widely, including exhibiting internationally in Manhattan, Zurich, and Venice.
Link to tickets - https://events.humanitix.com/slow-shutter-sally-tsoutas-panel-session(opens in a new window)
Holly Schulte in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece
- Date: Tuesday, 6 September
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location: Lecture Theatre 03, EA.G.19, Parramatta South campus
Holly Schulte is a photographer, artist, curator, digitisation specialist, museum and collections professional based in Sydney. She is currently Curator Digital Assets with Sydney Living Museum. In her role Holly explores the extraordinary potential of digital imaging technology alongside the enduring appeal of analogue photographic collections. Her fascination for creating is informed by the materials, analogue processes, technologies, and history of photography as well as the natural world and the diverse museums, collections and archives she encounters.
Dr Enrico Scotece, lecturer photomedia and photojournalism, Western Sydney University
Link to tickets- https://events.humanitix.com/holly-schulte-in-conversation-with-dr-enrico-scotece(opens in a new window)
Free Professional Photoshoot with Sally Tsoutas and Kyisoe Han
- Date: Tuesday, 20 September
- Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location: Margaret Whitlam Galleries, Female Orphan School, Building EZ, Parramatta South campus
Ever needed a professional head shot/ portrait for work or your LinkedIn profile? Western Sydney Creative is providing the opportunity for Western Sydney University students to have a free professional photograph taken by Sally Tsoutas and her assistant photographer Kyisoe Han. Spaces are strictly limited so be sure to book in via the link.
Link to tickets- https://events.humanitix.com/free-professional-photograph-with-sally-tsoutas-and-kyisoe-han(opens in a new window)
