Digital Catalogue: 2024 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award
Richmond Kobla Dido
b. 1993 Accra Ghana, lives Sydney NSW
Within, 2024
medium format film photograph
Image courtesy of the artist © Richmond Kobla Dido
Artist Statement
Within is a portrait of model Halla Madol wearing a 2024 design by Australian designer Romance Was Born. The portrait is a striking representation of the inner battles and triumphs of the creative soul, a testament to the relentless pursuit of self-expression.
About the Artist
Richmond Kobla Dido works across many genres that explores and documents black lived experiences.
Inspired by photographers such as Malick Sidibe and, more recently, Zanele Muholi, Richmond aims to inspire his community and open important conversations. Richmond's practice as a photographer is all about creating safe spaces for people to tell their stories and to have a visual document for future reference. He aspires for his imagery to positively encourage a connection and understanding between the viewer and the subject.
Mika Nakamura-Mather
Those sacred days you gave me
Hameed Akinwande
Let the Boys Play
Tim Gregory
Libidinal Economies: Queen Victoria Monument, Queen’s Square, 3:10min 1907/2024 Captain Cook Monument, Hyde Park, 1:46min, c.1905/2023 Captain Cook Monument, Kurnell, 2:15min, 1906/2023 Governor Phillip Fountain, Botanical Gardens, 4:41min c.1905/2024