Adolescent Wonderland

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Adolescent Wonderland celebrates the energy, love and humour of First Nations young people living in Coen, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia.

Taken over a number of seasons between 2019 and 2023, Naomi Hobson’s photographic series presents a raw, honest beauty that elevates the voices of young people in her community, encouraging them to tell their own stories in their own way.

Vibrant full-coloured portraits highlight the young people’s individuality and self-expression against black and white backgrounds, speaking to the importance of preserving their culture and history.

Adolescent Wonderland has previously been exhibited across Australia. This is Naomi Hobson’s first international show.

Find out more on Naomi’s website

Naomi Hobson

Naomi Hobson is an artist of Southern Kaantju descent who works across painting, photography and ceramics. Her relationship with photography started when she began documenting her clan members working on their traditional lands in Cape York, Queensland, Australia.

Two boys stand knee deep in a river, holding fish above their heads. They and the fish are in colour but the rest of the image is in black and white.
Fish Boys
Girl wearing a pink coat holds onto a bike and leans against a wall. She and the bike are in colour and the rest of the image is in black and white.
Daley's Bike
A boy wears a superhero costume including mask in front of a house. He is in colour but the rest of the image is in black and white.
Super Hero Boy