SAMANTHA EVERTON
VINTAGE DOLLS
Vintage Dolls, explores history, race and culture through magic realism. The images capture a series of surreal adult-themed moments expressed from a child’s fantastical perspective; from eras of a time gone by to cultural, racial and social differences. The images give physical reality to a child’s fantasy of adult life and discussion. In this series I wanted to present a child’s perspective about adult subject matter, particularly race and culture, much of which came about because of the personal discovery of my own upbringing in a multicultural family. I was inspired by the innocent act of children playing dress ups and the way they re-enact adult behaviour, concepts and themes without preconceptions or judgment. Vintage Dolls continues my interest in the subconscious; where our innermost thoughts and emotions are played out in elaborately staged and theatrical compositions.
BIOGRAPHY
Samantha grew up in Emerald, a small outback town in central Queensland, Australia and currently resides in Melbourne. Samantha’s art work has been extensively exhibited throughout Australia and internationally. Her works are held in both private and public collections and have been published in numerous magazines including the New Yorker. Samantha has been the recipient of a number of art prizes; the Australian Leica Photographer of the year, the MacGregor Prize for Photography and was highly commended in the prestigious Moran Contemporary Art Prize.
Samantha is represented by Anthea Polson Gallery, Queensland. More of her work can be seen at www.samanthaeverton.com