CANINES and their human friends are the subject of a new photo-essay by Leonie Reisberg, now on display at the Tea Gardens Boatshed.
“Old Dogs and Their Old Best Friends” features up to 16 local dogs and their human compatriots.
They were captured by locally-based Reisenberg, who has been featured in exhibitions around the world, including one currently at the National Gallery of Victoria.
“Old Dogs” comes a year after “Strength in Movement”, which was on display at the Tea Gardens Library last April and attracted over 300 visitors.
“The effort really started last year, after I put the word out asking for subjects on local social media and other groups,” Leonie told News Of The Area.
“Word-of-mouth prevailed, people contacted me if they were interested, and I went to their places and took photos of them with their canine friends.
“Each subject received a digital copy of their photo, which have all been printed professionally in Newcastle, framed, and mounted along the entryway of the Boatshed, with the assistance of my friend Erwin.”
None of the subjects had seen the full display before it went up, and all are Myall Coast locals – 16 in total.
The timing of the display is no co-incidence as NSW Seniors Week is coming up in March.
The Boatshed staff are happy to see a local’s work adorn the walls in their first display since major works were completed last December.
“The new refurbishment is still growing, and we have had comments on the accessibility and ambulant facilities,” Manager Renae told NOTA.
“We are happy to support and provide a space for a community-focused display like this, and support for our furry friends.”
By Thomas O’KEEFE
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