A History of Faces of Launceston
Faces of Launceston was first conceived in 1995,
and between 1995 and 1997 resulted in three exhibitions at the Launceston Country Club Casino.
Following the success of these exhibitions, Philip Kuruvita Photography was contracted professionally to create an exhibition for North Ltd to highlight the people who worked in Tasmania’s forestry industry. The resulting exhibition of 100 portraits plus a book was shown at Afgest, and travelled to the company’s various establishments.
Following this, Philip Kuruvita Photography was asked to produce a similar book to help celebrate 30 years of Wrest Point’s operation in Tasmania. Again, this consisted of black and white environmental portraits of employees at work.
Faces of Launceston 2006
When Launceston City Council called for submissions for their 200 celebration year “It’s About Us” to be held in 2006 the idea was adapted to suit the celebration of a city growing in its cultural and social diversity. The resulting exhibition at the Design Centre in City Park was a huge success with record numbers of people from all walks of life viewing the show.
Faces of Launceston 2010 - The Next Generation
In 2010 another major exhibition was held at the Academy of Arts Gallery at Inveresk. Entitled “Faces of Launceston - the next generation”. This exhibition shone a spotlight on the young people who were making a difference within our community. With 100 people between the ages of 12 and 24 photographed, this exhibition also had large numbers of visitors to the gallery.
Faces of Launceston 2013 - Knowledge
In 2013 “Faces of Launceston - Knowledge” was an exhibition at the New Gallery in Newnham which was conceived as a counterpoint to the previous show and concentrated on people within the community who had knowledge of various types. From university professors to martial arts experts and aboriginal elders, once again, this exhibition brought together a wide cross section of the community, and resulted in all sorts of people coming to the gallery to view the show.
Faces of Launceston 2015 - 20 Years
In 2015 “Faces of Launceston - 20 Years” was a major exhibition at the Queen Victoria Museum Inveresk that opened to a capacity crowd and also resulted in a hardcover book.
Faces 2015 TVC
This is the television commercial that ran during the 2015 exhibition at QVMAG Inveresk
