Digital Catalogue: 2024 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award
David Cossini
b. 1979 Nelson Bay NSW, lives Port Stephens NSW
Faith & Latecia, 2023
pigment print on fine art paper
edition 3/8
Image courtesy of the artist © David Cossini
Artist Statement
After connecting with the Baguma family in Uganda, and sharing meals and stories, I offered to photograph portraits of the family in the intimacy of their lounge room.
Faith and Latecia, with quiet courage, volunteered to be the first portrait. The moment they gently held each other’s hands reflects their deep connection and speaks to how we anchor ourselves in times of uncertainty.
Through this portrait, I aim to capture the essence of their connection - a testament to the resilience and strength found in family and love.
About the Artist
David Cossini is a documentary photographer and storyteller specialising in immersive, long-form projects and portraiture.
Cossini is a winner of the National Photographic Portrait Prize Art Handler’s Award 2023, The Head On Portrait Award 2023, The Percival Photographic Portrait Prize 2022, The International Photography Award Still Motion/Video Photographer of the Year 2022 and the Gomma Grant New Flavour Award 2021.
