The hidden world of some of the tiniest creatures in the Kimberley will come to life in a captivating collection of macro photography on show at the WA Museum – Maritime, Fremantle, until July 28 2011.
Line of Sight is proudly sponsored Rey Resources Limited and is a compilation of nature photographs by Broome photographer Peter Strain who, throughout his 30 year career in film, television, theatre and music production, has maintained a passion for photography.
“While focusing on the richness of Australia’s Kimberley coastline, I aimed to portray marine creatures as wildlife art, rather than traditional documentary nature photography,” Mr Strain said.
“I wanted them to take on human art values that are familiar to the onlooker through their exposure to modern screen imagery.
“The pictures range considerably in character, sometimes taking on the appearance of a cartoon television image or the appearance of a beautifully coloured graphic image created in a studio.
"The photograph of the tree snail, Bernard, for example looks like a fantasy creature, but in fact it is a living animal only about one centimetre in height.”
Museum CEO Alec Coles said he was delighted to be hosting a photographic exhibition of this nature.
“Peter has really brought these tiny creatures to life by allowing us a glimpse into their fascinating world.” Mr Coles said.
Line of Sight will be on display at WA Museum – Maritime, Fremantle, until 28 July 2011.
NB Editor/COS: Peter Strain will be available for photograph and interview opportunities at a morning tea to be held at the WA Museum – Maritime, Victoria Quay Fremantle, on Friday 20 May at 11.30am.
Flora Perrella, Western Australian Museum T: 08 92123856 M: 0424 027 646
