Dates: Thurasay, 21 May – Friday, 14 August 2026
Times: 9:30am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday
Entry: FREE
Venue: Hills Hub Arts Space, Emerald
This exhibition was commissioned through an Expression of Interest (EOI) application process to celebrate Reconciliation Week 2026.
“I have toured and documented many first nations artists such as Baker Boy, Barkaa, Jessica Mauboy, Kobie Dee, Tasmin Keith, Dobby and many more. I have been the official Vic NAIDOC photographer 4 years in a row, my portraiture was used in the “Treaty” Exhibition at the Vic State Library, I was the official photography for the launch of Vic Treaty, I have worked with Clothing The Gaps, Western NAIDCO, Many city councils, Koori Heritage Trust, VAEI, Dardi Munwurro, I did the initial portraits of Sue Anne Hunter the new National Commissioner for Aboriginal Young people. Currently my photos are being used for the Lush/Clothing The Gaps campaign and the list goes on.”
“I take any chance to be able to document my community and show the true essence of who we are as a culture, a people and as a community. Our stories are so important and I want to take the chance to show that in this shire while working with this amazing community.”
Artist biography:
Benny Clark is a Gunai/Kurnai man, Melbourne-based photographer and creative storyteller working under the name Djaambi.
Specialising in live music, portraiture, and documentary photography, his work captures the emotion, chaos, and soul of performance with cinematic depth and authenticity.
Drawing from his connection to his Aboriginal culture and community and 30 years as a professional musician himself, Benny’s imagery goes beyond the stage documenting the people, places, and stories that shape the heart of Australian music and identity. His photographs are raw yet composed, balancing grit and grace in a style that feels timeless and honest.
From high-energy live shows and tour coverage to intimate portraits and cultural documentation, Djaambi’s work continues to build a visual archive of artists and moments that define the modern creative landscape.
Learn more about the artist’s work on his website.
Image credit: Benny Clark, photograph, 2026 (detail)
