“Escape”
Alan Stewart
9 Apr → 22 May 2022
Escape is a new body of work by Taungurung/Filipino artist Alan Stewart made during Melbourne’s long lockdown to reflect his longing to connect to country.
“Country has always been my escape and connection to my culture. Without it, I lost a sense of self and a way to revitalise my spirit. Those early mornings and long drives helped me to see what’s special about being on country, land that holds such a deep meaning to my ancestors. I look back now and realise how lucky I was.”
– Alan Stewart
Presented in partnership with PHOTO2022. This project is supported by the City of Yarra.
Alan Stewart is a Taungurung and Filipino man. He utilises photography to document his family, community, and personal journey as a First Nations person. Reflecting stories from his childhood—first in Manila, and then in Melbourne— Stewart’s pictures showcase his rich Filipino and Australian Aboriginal backgrounds.