Where the Sidewalk Ends

Becker Minty art are proud to present an exciting new photographic series by Sydney Photographer Juli Balla. Printed on archival rag art paper, Where the Sidewalk Ends is a series of 20 images, which explores street photography from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

“This idea came to be a while back,” explained Balla. “I suppose it’s because I…loved the work of people like Joel Myerowitz, Gary Winogrand, Helen Levitt and Vivian Maier. They’re all amazing photographers and they have this ability to go out and create timeless images just with a click of the shutter.”

For Balla, photography provides an “infinite, endless array of possibility” which she perceives to be a rewarding challenge when narrowing down what subject matter is most intriguing to her.

Each image in Where the Sidewalk Ends evokes the mood of a film still, telling discreet, emotionally charged stories of the characters they depict.

“[The images are] these kind of moments in time, which are almost warped…like a moment which has become endless,” Balla explained. “And [it is] this moment which you are looking at and seeing what is going on, what has happened, what is about to happen, who are these people… and you really try to decipher it.”

Where the Sidewalk Ends will provide the audience with enjoyment, and a sense of suspended animation, as the images offer more questions than they answer. (NB)

Until Dec 6. Yellow House Gallery, 57-59 Macleay St, Potts Point. Free. More info: beckerminty.com/events/