Narelle Wilson, Longing Across the Coral Sea: A Solomons Seasonal Worker's Yearning (PEOPLE 2024)

In this evocative monochrome portrait, the viewer is transported from the eastern shores of the Coral Sea in Far North Queensland. A homesick seasonal worker from the Solomon Islands stands at the water's edge, gazing wistfully towards the distant western shores of his homeland. The grayscale palette captures the poignant blend of resilience and melancholy, immortalising a moment of profound introspection and heartache. From the labourious work of the banana farm to this stark sea backdrop, contrasting his yearning expression. His eyes, filled with a deep longing, reflect the miles separating him from his family and the familiar warmth of home.

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