Sally Brownbill

Kristin Diemer- A Dingo Fence and Mallee Roots: Victorian Farming on the Fringe

– posted by Sally

A Dingo Fence and Mallee Roots: Victorian Farming on the Fringe

A photography exhibition by Kristin Diemer 
17 January – 4 February 2012
fortyfivedownstairs 
45 Flinders Lane

Opening Tuesday Jan 17, 5-7pm

About the project:

An intimate portrait of farming across a harsh but stunning landscape…

Located in North West Victoria on the edge of Lake Hindmarsh, the McKenzies have spent their lives farming their original family homestead. As none of their children have remained on the farm, Kristin was commissioned to document the family's final years of farming, planning for their retirement and eventual move away from the area. Kristin was invited into their home and in effect became a member of their family. Together they shared some of the wettest and driest years in the farm's history. 

As featured on ABC radio Bush Telegraph (October 3)