More than 250 people of all ethnicities gathered at Darwin Galleria in the Northern Territory on Friday, August 9, to celebrate the opening of Georgia Politis’ Darwin DiverCity Series exhibition.
The Darwin DiverCity Series was created by Georgia in 2020, initially as a promotion to celebrate diversity in the NT. After just two sessions, the series was quickly changed to a free passion project which has achieved over 50 free sessions since June 2020. Series one has now closed, with articles and a following Australia-wide.
The exhibition launch on Friday was held to celebrate the completion of the first series of the Darwin DiverCity project after four years. Forty-eight portraits were displayed along with their stories celebrating what it means to be a Territorian, and the many characters, cultures and stories that come with it.
The event was scheduled to officially kick off at 5.30pm, but started at 4pm due to an influx of guests arriving for the VIP hour early.
“The most important thing for me was seeing everyone inside the exhibition space. It is one thing to see supporters online, but it is a completely different thing seeing these people taking the time out to visit and support you in person,” Georgia, who is an award-winning photographer, told The Greek Herald after the exhibition.
“There were over 250 people at one point, that there was a ‘person jam’ inside of the space. I originally expected 50-60 people, so I could not believe it, and it made me realise how important this series was to many people.”
Taking in the exhibition alongside portrait subjects and their families, were also a number of political and community leaders. They were Federal Member for Solomon, Luke Gosling; Paul Kirby MP; Lauren Moss MP; Nicole Madison MP; Councillor Sylvia Klonaris; Councillor Kim Farrar; Father Chris from the Saint Savvas Greek Orthodox Church at Palmerston; President of the Greek Orthodox Community of Northern Australia, Michael Koulianos; Robyn Cahill, CLP candidate; Oly Carlson, CLP candidate; and Shlok Sharma, Labor Candidate.
The Darwin DiverCity Series exhibition will run until Saturday, August 17 at Darwin Galleria (37 Smith St, Darwin City, NT). Georgia has also released The Darwin DiverCity Book. The books can be purchased at $50 each including GST at this link: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe2aQ7Ka1G4by8000
*The Greek Herald was a proud media partner for this event.
