The Melbourne Portraits Project: A Photographic Ode

Paul Tocatlian

What if an entire city became the backdrop for storytelling? The Melbourne Portraits Project captures Paul Tocatlian’s time in Melbourne, transforming its streets, alleys, and hidden corners into vibrant scenes that showcase the heart of its creative community through over a hundred photoshoots. Divided into twelve sections, this exhibition explores various photographic themes that bring a diverse range of portraits to life. From the interplay of light and shadow in Chiaroscuro, inspired by painters like Caravaggio, to the desaturated tones and raw expressions of Concrete Jungle. What if an entire city became the backdrop for storytelling? The Melbourne Portraits Project captures Paul Tocatlian’s time in Melbourne, transforming its streets, alleys, and hidden corners into vibrant scenes that showcase the heart of its creative community through over a hundred photoshoots. Divided into twelve sections, this exhibition explores various photographic themes that bring a diverse range of portraits to life—from the interplay of light and shadow in Chiaroscuro, inspired by painters like Caravaggio, to the desaturated tones and raw expressions of Concrete Jungle. At its core, The Melbourne Portraits Project is about embracing the imperfections and nuances of real life. This exhibition celebrates the art of natural light portraiture, capturing unfiltered moments that reveal the raw beauty of the city and its people.

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