Alison Pouliot

 ‘HANDS’
The “HANDS” project is a photographic exhibition portraying the work that people do in a caring role, with the hand as a symbol of care.  Alison was engaged to provide the images, which portray people in this role within the Hepburn Shire.  The images depict the types of tasks performed in the day to day caring for the aged, focussing on the relationship between carer and the cared-for person.
During the process of obtaining the images for the exhibition, Alison spoke of her own newly-awakened awareness of the physical, mental and emotional challenges faced by people in their roles as carers. 
In her work she endeavours to capture both the positive aspects and the challenges faced by people in the role as carer, with the intention of increasing community awareness around the theme.

Environmental work
Alison’s intrigue for the natural environment has grown from years of exploring the bush. As a natural history photographer, she fulfils her passion for the environment as well as creatively expressing her impressions through her images.
Alison is fascinated with the design, diversity and connectedness of living things. A background in research ecology has provided her with the ideal framework to seek and understand the subjects of her photography.
Photographic assignments have led Alison to many remote and unique environments, both within Australia and overseas. She regards each invitation to enter and seek the resonance of a place as a singular privilege and challenge; proceeding with awareness, respect and an avid curiosity to document her experiences.

Observing life through a camera lens has brought a sharpness and intensity to her experience of the natural environment. Alison’s images are her attempt to reflect and share her wonderment in the diversity of nature.