Artist’s Statement
Having just completed his Advanced Diploma in Photography, Rory O'Chee - at only twenty years age - is one of Australia's most highly awarded young photographic fine artists. Rory aims for a distraction-free and unfiltered approach on the world, using photography to tell stories that other people do not see. He is currently managed by Aspire Gallery in Brisbane.
Biography
Rory O'Chee - only in his early twenties - is one of Australia's most highly awarded young photographic fine artists. Whilst achievements in their own right for any young emerging photographer, Rory has overcome extraordinary boundaries due to his Down syndrome. Rather than let it be a disadvantage, however, Rory takes it in his stride - aiming for a distraction-free and unfiltered approach on the world, using photography to tell stories that other people do not see.
Influences
Sebastião Salgado and the unfiltered beauty of the Australian landscape.
Awards
Clayton Utz Art Prize, Finalist | 2021
Lethbridge Landscape Art Prize, Finalist | 2021
Clayton Utz Art Prize, Finalist | 2020
Lethbridge 20000 , Gallery Finalist | 2020
Rotary Art Spectacular, Finalist | 2019
Stanthorpe Art Prize, Finalist | 2018
Brisbane Art Prize, Finalist | 2017
Visioning the Outdoors, Special Mention | 2015
Visioning the Outdoors, Winner | 2014
AU, NZ and New Guinea Nature Photographer of the Year, Finalist | 2014
My World Photo Competition, Winner | 2014
Nudgee College Art Festival, Highly Commended, | 2014Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
‘The Untouched Canyon’, Aspire Gallery | 2019
'Open Soul of the Sea’ supported by Art From the Margins, BIA | 2017
‘Australian Summer’ supported by Art From the Margins, BIA | 2015
Selected Exhibitions
Lethbridge 20000 , Gallery Finalist | 2020
Downlands Art Exhibition, Toowoomba | 2019
Dimensions Nudgee College Art Show, Brisbane | 2019
Rotary Art Spectacular, Brisbane | 2019
Stanthorpe Art Prize | 2018
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