Garry Venus
Photography
Every photograph begins with curiosity. These collections explore the landscapes, communities and stories that have stayed with me over the years.
Marshall Islands
Over more than a decade working across the Marshall Islands, I have come to know the islands well beyond their spectacular lagoons. This collection brings together landscapes, communities and everyday moments that reveal the country's character, resilience and quiet beauty. Together they tell a story of one of the world's most remarkable island nations.
New Zealand
From volcanic coastlines and familiar beaches to mountain passes and remote back-country roads, this forthcoming collection will bring together photographs made while travelling throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. It will explore the character of the land, its changing light and the details that reward a slower look.
Tokelau
Three small atolls lie far out in the Pacific, connected to the outside world by a 24-hour sea journey from Samoa. These photographs were made during a 2018 visit to assess the environmental and social implications of a proposed submarine communications cable, recording Nukunonu at a moment when one of the world’s most isolated communities was preparing for a new form of connection.
Whinagalo Paia Church, Nukunonu. Tokelau
The Sacred Heart church reflects Nukunonu’s strong Catholic identity and its place at the centre of community life.
Palau
At the western edge of Micronesia, Palau’s forested limestone islands rise from clear lagoons shaped by uplift, erosion and changing seas. Its distinctive language belongs to the Austronesian family that links peoples from Taiwan and Island Southeast Asia across the Pacific all the way to New Zealand. These photographs show parts of Palau's extraordinary marine landscape.
The Milky Way.
Fine white limestone mud settles in the sheltered lagoon, creating the pale turquoise water for which this corner of Palau is known.