Many Parts of the SABAN Picture
by Geraldine Hinter
An outstanding photographic exhibition of non traditional portraits and reflective words, The Many Parts of the SABAN Picture captures the diversity, sensitivity, beauty and soul of an exciting group of people who make up the South Australian Business Ambassadors Network (SABAN).
The exhibition in UniSA’s Kerry Packer Civic Gallery showcases images and words of the SABAN "Class of 2006" who this year complete their first two-year term as SA Business Ambassadors.
Among those featured in the exhibition are three UniSA SA Business Ambassadors from the "Class of 2006" appointed by SA Premier Mike Rann, who have chosen images that support their reflective, but powerful words. They include Pro Vice Chancellor and Vice President International and Development, Dr Anna Ciccarelli; Senior lecturer in the International Graduate School of Business, Dr Barry Elsey; and Director of the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Elizabeth Ho.
The exhibition is a powerful form of communication, with artist and photographer Heidi Linehan creating images that look compelling and artistic, rather than a "year book" documentary. All of the people represented make up the parts of the SABAN.
"The use of hard lighting, deep shadows and curious expressions add to the depth and sensitivity of each subject. Black and white imagery takes it down to basics, no hiding behind colours, just bold features. It’s serious and playful!" Linehan said.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, SA Business Ambassadors use their areas of influence and personal connections to identify or create business opportunities to benefit the State. Joining the UniSA team of SA Business Ambassadors is UniSA’s Vice Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj, who was appointed in September 2007.
The Many Parts of the SABAN Picture runs until Friday 6 June in the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, Level 3, The Hawke Building, City West campus, 70 North Terrace, Adelaide. Entry is free.
My favourite part of the body is the brain; in each of us it represents who we are and who we aspire to be - Anna Ciccarelli
My hands help me find clarity and direction when words are not enough - Barry Elsey
The Kaurna people – the first inhabitants of the Adelaide Plains – use the word ‘Yerra’ to denote ‘two way thinking’, reflecting their open approach to learning. This word is celebrated in our Kerry Packer Civic Gallery in the Hawke Centre. So, I chose the ear because it stands for hearing and listening. If we listen faithfully, we end up with more than one view, and that enriches human experience - Elizabeth Ho