People

1976 – 2007

I do not consider myself to be, a photographer of people.

Over time however I have encountered a number of people who have kindly and generously permitted me to take their photograph.

Some of these are of the “street photography” genre while others are more considered portraits.

I acknowledge my debt to Diane Arbus.

Brian G. Jefferies 2024

Merry Go Round 1976

Merry Go Round 1976,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Flower Girl 1978

Flower Girl 1978,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Celeste 1981

Celeste 1981,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Morrison Hotel 1982

Morrison Hotel 1982,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Bob & Luke 1982

Bob & Luke 1982,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Shane (Nazi Punk) 1982

Nazi Punk 1982,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Luna Park

1984

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In 1984 Sydney’s harbourside amusement park, Luna Park, was still struggling to overcome the legacy of its 1979 Ghost Train fire in which six people died. With the cooperation of the parks management I was permitted to set up a “studio” (a bed sheet!) on the premises where I could photograph visitors to the park.

For the sitter to be eligble to be photographed there was only one condition – they must have some kind of memento of their visit. I acknowledge my debt to August Sander.

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Luna Park 01

Luna Park 1 1984,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Luna Park 02

Luna Park II 1984,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Luna Park 03

Luna Park III 1984,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Luna Park 04

Luna Park IV 1984,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Luna Park 05

Luna Park V 1984,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Ike 1985

Ike 1985,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Russell 1986

Russell 1986,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Mannequins 1985

Mannequins 1985,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

George Street, Sydney 1984

(a short film)

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Made using the last rolls of 110 black & white film available in Sydney at the time.

When exhibited, the photographs are hung at 45 degrees to the wall so that when the viewer walks along a short film, flip book like, is formed.

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George St - a short walk slide 01

George Street, Sydney (I to IV) 1984,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

George St - a short walk slide 02

George Street, Sydney (V to VIII) 1984,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Pigs Arse 1986

Pigs Arse 1986,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Dogs Head 1987

Dogs Head 1987,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Junk Shop 1985

Junk Shop 1985,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Flag Seller 1988

Flag Seller 1988,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Emu 1985

Emu 1985,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Wilde Life 1989

Wilde Life 1989,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Cheryl 1999

Cheryl 1999,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Geoff 2005

Geoff 2005,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Clock 2007

Clock 2007,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12

Love Street 2004

Love Street 2004,

archival inkjet print, 16" x 20”, edition of 12