Last Swim by Natalie Grono

Details

Retail price for the framed work is for pick-up from NERAM, Armidale. Shipping Australia-wide can be arranged and will be invoiced separately.

Retail price for unframed prints already includes shipping Australia-wide.

Year: 2024

Framed work: 108cm x 77.5cm

Framed work medium: Digital fine art pigment print

Unframed print: 38cm x 25cm

Print medium: Digital print on cotton rag

Description

Dakota and her sisters enjoy one final swim in Ballina, relishing the last moments of freedom before school resumes, marking the bittersweet end of the summer holidays.

From the series ‘Summer Highway’.

The Pacific Highway is the road I've travelled more than any other in my life. As a child growing up on the Central Coast, my holidays were defined by the long winding path that led us north, where the yellow sands gradually gave way to white, pandanus-fringed beaches.

In this photo essay, Summer Highway is a modern look at the places that have shaped me, exploring the towns and landscapes I've encountered along this route. It captures the diverse cultures and environments that have impacted my life.

Stretching 790 kilometres, the Pacific Highway forms a vital connection between Sydney and Brisbane, offering more than just a busy transport route – it provides an experience of regional life along the east coast of Australia. From quiet coastal towns to sparkling beaches and hidden gems, it's a journey that unveils the soul of this stretch of the country.

Biography

Natalie Grono is a passionate storyteller with a gift for connecting with people, drawing out the extraordinary from the everyday through her engaging style.

With a background in photography and journalism, Grono brings a keen aesthetic sense to her work. Her photography has earned recognition in numerous exhibitions, including prestigious accolades such as the Olive Cotton Award for photographic portraiture, the People's Choice Award at the National Photographic Portrait Prize, and three Walkley Awards – most notably the Nikon Walkley Photo of the Year in 2022.

Experienced, reliable, and well-versed in both print and digital media, Grono is skilled in shooting, writing, directing, and editing to create distinctive, compelling stories.

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