Kyle Dobie and Lauren Jones
Mapleton Public House
8 - 28th May

Familiar Ground explores the quiet significance of rural Australian towns, with a particular focus on the town of Mapleton. Through a tender lens, Jones reflects intimately on her hometown, considering memory, place and the texture of belonging. Dobie offers a broader perspective, turning his focus to rural communities across the country. His work pays close attention to the everyday, capturing the gentle pace and quiet details that reflect the life of regional towns. Bringing together both new and archival works, Familiar Ground invites viewers to reflect on the past and present of life in regional Australia.