Wollongong City Libraries are partnering with local photographer Ruth Barbato to host the exhibition We are Kin.
Through photos and the spoken word, the exhibition explores the power of connection – how kinship can grow from starting conversations with strangers.
Post ‘lockdown’, Ruth noticed an increased sense of disconnection in society. So she went out to capture portraits, listen to stories and, most importantly, connect. She found people were keen to talk.
Her exhibition presents life-size portraits and audio conversations with some of the people she met. Ruth suggests if we start to connect more deeply with each other, it may help to create a sense of kinship.
The exhibition will be in The Lab on level 1 of Wollongong Library from March 3 to June 2, and also online.