The entrance to Port Phillip Bay, today known as the Heads, marks the beginning of the Mornington Peninsula, the traditional lands of the Burin’yong Bulluk, a clan of the Bunurong people. Their Ancestors called this place Monmar. It has always been a sacred place, and it always will be.
My photobook is an exploration of the connection my grandparents have to Portsea. Located on the Mornington Peninsula, my grandparents have spent a significant portion of their lives by the coast. It has also become a place of significance for me and my family. Every summer spent down there becomes a loving memory. When creating this project, I wanted to share snapshots of their lives, connection to place, and connection to family.
It begins with the early days of their summers in Portsea and progresses into how it has become a place of significance for our family across generations. From old memories to the little details in their home and the coast that surrounds them, I wanted to create a visual documentation of parts of their lives. It is truly a special place, and these are just small fragments of a long lineage of history and memories.
