Fiona Basile: Immerse
Immerse is a photographic exhibition that showcases the beauty of our bay and a community of open water swimmers who swim off the shore in Seaford, a bayside suburb of Melbourne. Immerse yourself in the photographic beauty of the deep waters and be moved by the inspiring stories of swimmers sharing stories about what they love about the deep waters, and what it means to be part of this special community.
“The photography is exquisite and the stories are real, raw and brutally honest.” – Victorian Minister for Planning, The Hon. Sonya Kilkenny MP speaking about Immerse.
Immerse, the latest of Fiona Basile’s sumptuous photographic coffee table books, celebrates the beauty and joy of an open water swimming community in Seaford, a bayside suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Featuring 144 pages of thick, textured paper, you’ll be immersed in the deep waters and stories of 35 local open water swimmers sharing why they swim and what draws them to the deep water. They are moving stories of community, connection and care. You’ll be inspired, and touched by the beauty of the images and the stories. This is a unique and special photographic coffee table book for every swimmer, ocean and water-lover. Immerse yourself in its beauty, now.
Available to purchase at the FAC Design Store, Main Foyer or directly from Fiona Basile’s website here.
FAC – Atrium Gallery
Function Centre Foyer
Thursday 18 April to Saturday 22 June
Tue-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-2
Free Entry
Closed Monday, Sunday, public holidays & long weekends
Image: Open Water Swimmer, photographer Fiona Basile
