Photographs express their world

Young people have used photography to express who they are in a new exhibition opening at the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries.

Picture by Jon Gellweiler

Me in My world is an exhibit created by Mission Australia that invited young people aged eight to 25 to use photographs to express how they see themselves in the context of their local community.

The photovoice exhibition has been held annually since 2008 and according to Mission Australia team leader Robyn Calcutt, it is a way for the young people to reflect on who they are and often provided opportunities for therapeutic interventions.

‘‘It has been a pleasure to work with our young people and help them to represent their ideas visually,’’ Ms Calcutt said.

‘‘We are looking forward to the opportunities that the Photovoice Exhibition will provide in showcasing the photographic results of their ideas to the community.

‘‘We have noticed that those who have participated have not only experienced the initial excitement that this project creates for them, but those who have ongoing involvement have increased personal ownership and creativity in how they express and perceive themselves in their local communities.’’

The exhibition opens to the public on November 5.