Dey: artist and writer

I had the opportunity to meet and photograph Dey (them/they/we) at their art studio as my 2nd portrait shoot. We have never met, but had mutual friends.

Despite both being nervous, we were able to get comfortable and ended up laughing a lot. It was so good to connect and talk about our culture(s), colonisation, indigenous art, family, gender expansiveness and our existence in this country.

They taught me about the Bogolan cloth that they proudly wear.

I was excited to witness and capture them in their creative element while they painted their hoodie.

You can learn more about Dey and their body of work here: https://www.deyrivers.com/