An Satong Kawaran:
George Calvelo
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Exhibition
An Satong Kawaran is a Bicolano phrase that translates to “In Our Absence.” It reflects Calvelo’s longing to connect memories
of a life left behind with new experiences unfolding during his transition to a new country.
Before migrating, the artist exposed several rolls of film in the Philippines, capturing his childhood home, places he worked as a
photojournalist, and final goodbyes. The same film was then re-exposed upon his arrival to Australia, layering new experiences over old ones. The resulting double exposures form dreamlike compositions that reflect an evolving sense of ‘home.’
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Exhibition artist
George Calvelo
George Calvelo is a documentary photographer with 12 years of experience in photojournalism. His early work covers a broad range of subjects, including news, natural and man-made disasters, social issues, politics, sports, entertainment, and daily life. His work has been featured in major news outlets and publications across Asia, America, Europe, Australia, and the UAE, among others. In the latter half of his career, George has focused more on producing photo stories and long-form documentary work. His pictures have been exhibited in various countries, including the Philippines, Japan, and most recently Canberra, where he is currently based. He has recently signed with Getty Images Australia as one of their stringers under an independent contract, covering news and feature stories in Canberra and Sydney. His personal work is an attempt to write poetry with his images reflecting on years of unprocessed thoughts, stemming from witnessing systemic disinformation and the simmering societal disorder in his native country. To support his documentary and personal projects, George works multiple jobs as a wedding and lifestyle photographer, and support worker in the Australian Capital Territory.
Upcoming exhibitions
Canberra Contemporary Photographic Prize
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Exhibition and competition celebrating both emerging and established talents in photo media.
Halfway Seen Halfway Home (半窥半归) :
Guylieuzy (Ming Liew & Will Wang)
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A moving-image exhibition exploring Chinese–Australian hybrid identity shaped by migration, memory and cultural negotiation.
LUCKY ROCKET:
Yani Clarke
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LUCKY ROCKET follows Yani Clarke’s return after the 2022 floods, revisiting Bun Bang Fai rocket festivals to explore place, ritual, and resilience.