In The Shed
Creative Regions visited the sheds of 12 interesting men in the small communities of Childers, Apple Tree Creek, Cordalba and Farnsfield to find out what their shed meant to them. ABC Wide Bay’s rural reporter Kallee Buchanan interviewed the men whilst photographer Sabrina Lauriston captured the stories in images.
For some the shed is a place of business - farmers with ‘no time for hobbies’. For others it’s an escape. A place to think things over. To share a beer with a neighbour while working on a project together, or perhaps to talk about the current state of affairs. For others it’s a place to pass down skills to the next generation. A place to meet a mindful challenge while they work with their hands.
The interviews have aired on ABC Wide Bay and can now be accessed as part of a podcast series.
The project culminated in an exhibition of the interview photographs and a panel discussion led by Kallee Buchanan, with guest David Facer (Open Door Support Services) and comedian Rob Brown who added light relief.
The exhibition is set to remount in Bundaberg and Brisbane in 2021 as part of Men’s Mental Health Week.
Image Credits: Sabrina Lauriston Photography
“In the Shed” was funded by St John’s Grace Fund. The project was supported by ABC Wide Bay and Isis Canegrowers.
Creative Regions is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.