Louise Hawson has been involved in various forms of visual communication for more than 20 years, including advertising (as a copywriter/art director), independent documentary making and TV producing. In 2009-10, she embarked on her first photographic blog project, 52 Suburbs around Sydney, which became a book (published by New South Publishing) and exhibition at the Museum of Sydney in 2011. In 2012, she did a follow-up project, 52 Suburbs Around the World, which also evolved into an exhibition at the Museum of Sydney (July-November 2013) and her current book.
Louise Hawson finds Walter Burley Griffin’s architectural fantasy suburb.
Mention the lower North Shore suburb of Castlecrag to the average Sydneysider and they’re liable to stare blankly at you and change the conversation.
I feel drugged and out of control. On the other side of the room I can see my friend is breathing hard, trying desperately to stay calm and focused.