The Boys of 2200 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

The boys from Bankstown cruised up the highway to ring in New Year's Eve. I spotted them in the Terrigal car park, where they swam before heading further north in search of fireworks to welcome in 2025.

From the series ‘Summer Highway’.

The Pacific Highway is the road I've traveled more than any other in my life. As a child growing up on the Central Coast, my holidays were marked by the winding path that led me north, where yellow sands gradually gave way to white, pandanus-fringed beaches. As an adult, now living among those same pandanus trees, the road takes me south to visit family.

Summer Highway offers a contemporary perspective on 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 left an imprint on my life. Stretching 790 kilometres, the Pacific Highway is more than just a transport route between Sydney and Brisbane – it's a journey through regional life along the east coast of Australia. From peaceful coastal towns to sparkling beaches and hidden gems, it's a path that reveals the true spirit of this part of the country.

More than just a road, this highway offers an experience – one that spans over 900 kilometres of discovery, connection, and reflection. Through this photo essay, I invite you to see the Pacific Highway not only as a physical route, but as a journey into memories, stories, and the heart of Australia's east coast.

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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