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Desert Dreaming: Brutalist Visions of Country

In the vast Arrente Country of Munga-Thirri, I reimagine the brutal beauty of the land—where ruin and resilience collide. Inspired by Dreaming, I weave hand-dyed papers into surreal landscapes, layering memory, intervention, and survival—portals to another time, where spirit and stories remain

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2025

Gold

Storytelling

Professional

Desert Dreaming: Brutalist Visions of Country

In the vast Arrente Country of Munga-Thirri, I reimagine the brutal beauty of the land—where ruin and resilience collide. Inspired by Dreaming, I weave hand-dyed papers into surreal landscapes, layering memory, intervention, and survival—portals to another time, where spirit and stories remain

About Artist

Claire Letitia

My work blurs the boundaries between art, social commentary, and documentary. It is driven by two elements: what fascinates my mind, and what moves my heart. I hold a deep reverence for Country, community, and the power of storytelling. Working across analogue and digital photography, I am compelled to explore the limits of both, incorporating new and old techniques to create multi-layered themes. For over two decades, my practice has evolved through solo and group exhibitions worldwide and collaborations with some of the most influential voices in contemporary art. I was represented by 555 Gallery in Boston, MA, until its closure in 2020, and from 2009 to 2017, I worked as a digital artist to Tracey Moffatt. My project WE ARE ONE (2021–2023) was supported by grants from RADF, Arts Queensland, and the Australia Council, and exhibited in QLD, ACT, and VIC. My work has been published, projected, installed, and reimagined across galleries, books, islands, and beyond.

Claire Letitia

Photographic Areas of Focus

Film/Analog, Film/Analog, Landscapes, Landscapes, Landscapes, People, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Still Life

Location

Australia

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