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A PORTRAIT photographer whose images will display on the side of an iconic Ipswich building said a chance meeting with a local couple revolutionised his work.
Jason McNamara is one of 11 Ipswich artists whose work will be included in the deLight event as part of re-imagined Ipswich Festival, SPARK Ipswich.
During the 11 days of the festival, artworks by the artists will be projected on the side of St Mary’s Church.
Jason, whose portraiture has won awards across the country, said a picture he shot in 2018 would fit the display.
The portrait won the Stanthorpe Art Prize in 2018 and is of an elderly couple in their kitchen.
Artists were selected from 25 candidates following an expressions-of-interest process.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sports Committee chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said the process was competitive as the calibre of entries received was high.
“The judging panel looked for diversity across the exhibition, including art forms, artists and content,” Mr Fechner said.
“Consideration was also given as to whether the artworks submitted would translate well to the projection medium.
“The works chosen reflect the culture of Ipswich, its people and places.”
The festival will run from July 8 to 11.
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