The old saying that you cannot judge a book by its cover is particularly true for many of older members of our society. In a world that often fixates on youth, this collection of composite images of some of our older citizens is intended as a reminder that behind every wrinkled facade, lies a person with a lifetime of loves and losses, life experiences, challenges and adventures that have moulded them into who they are today.
I have the privilege to live with some amazing people in an over-50's village (Palm Lake Resort) in Ballina, northern NSW. Residents in the village come from a wide range of different backgrounds and experiences, with lots of fascinating stories to tell.
The aim of this project is to highlight the interesting backgrounds and life experiences of some of these residents have had by photographing them as they are now, and collating photos from their past to create a single image that honors their lives to date.
