Maddison Cairns, JFC (Student (2018))

James Ford Cairns who was renowned for his time spent in politics had a state burial. A humble man, he grew up in pre-war Australia when society was much more stringent. ‘JFC’ photographically explores historical readings of my family. The project is anchored by the illustrious and dramatic stories that are recounted of my Great Grandfather. This project documents his life from four perspectives and makes use of archival and my own imagery to both celebrate and honour him. ‘JFC’ acts as a form of new documentary and highlights the role of photography in memory and visual culture.

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