Oculi Information

Oculi is a leading contemporary influence in Australian photographic documentary and art practice, capturing the history and essence of our times in Australia and its surrounding region. Oculi has established itself as a powerful and poetic art movement. At the heart of our projects, both commissioned and personal, lies a central conviction ­ to reveal the beauty, wonder and struggle within everyday life; to show the extraordinary in the ordinary. Oculi was born of a collective response to the lack of support for local independent documentary story­telling. The world today is considerably different to when we began in 2000 and we are excited by the possibilities presented by new technologies in photography and avenues for dissemination. The successful applicant (s) will be expected to contribute to a collective philosophy and demonstrate a high level of motivation towards their production of work. Oculi began and operates as a photographer run collective which alternates collective responsibilities, ensuring a harmonious continuum in an ever evolving media landscape.