Donna BAILEY Blanche and Serene 2005 from the series Unconditional, printed 2011 chromogenic print 68 x 101 cm courtesy of the artist. Image via MGA website.

Oculi: Terra Australis Incognita

27 January 2012 to 25 March 2012, Monash Gallery of Art

Donna Bailey, 'Blanche and Serene', 2005 from the series Unconditional, printed 2011 chromogenic print 68 x 101 cm courtesy of the artist. Image via MGA website.

A Manly Art Gallery & Museum Touring Exhibition curated by Sandy Edwards

Exhibition Opening: 3.00pm Saturday 4 February 2012

To be opened by Michael Coyne Adjunct Professor of Photography, RMIT University and eminent Australian photojournalist

Monash Gallery of Art, 860 Ferntree Gully Road Wheelers Hill,  VIC  3150.

Ten years ago, a group of Australian photographers began Oculi. Committed by a collective vision to represent contemporary Australia and its regions, each member of the group embraces a range of distinctive styles and perspectives that include a strong documentary focus.

The exhibition comprises approximately 80 photographic images of Australia as we understand and experience it today.

Oculi photographers: Donna Bailey, James Brickwood, Tamara Dean, Jesse Marlow, Nick Moir, Jeremy Piper, Andrew Quilty, Dean Sewell, Steven Siewert, Tamara Voninski.