Join us at the Roxy Gallery to celebrate the opening of Salt: Bearing Witness, a contemporary photographic exhibition by Yamatji Wadjari photographer and visual storyteller Jodie Harris.

Drawing on her ongoing photographic series 'Becalmed', Jodie uses the vast, exposed landscape of a salt lake as both subject and metaphor for the long aftermath of domestic and family violence.

Within this striking landscape, a red-clad figure moves through the frame, its identity concealed. “A becalmed vessel is not wrecked. It is stranded—without wind, unable to move under its own power—and this is the condition many women describe long after the immediate danger has passed”.

These images do not depict violence directly. Instead, they invite us to reflect on its lasting impact, the complexities of recovery and the often-unseen experiences of women navigating life beyond immediate danger.

Grounded in lived experience, Salt: Bearing Witness creates space for reflection, recognition and the stories that continue beyond the frame. This exhibition is also part of the larger open program for the Head On Photo Festival 2026.

SALT: Bearing Witness is a part of a town-wide program to end domestic violence against women during the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. All sessions are free & open to the public.

One of Australia’s most cherished duos makes a long-awaited return to the stage. After a decade away from the spotlight, stringmansassy are back, ready to reconnect with audiences and share the music that made them one of Australia’s most cherished duos. Guitarist Aaron Hopper and vocalist Kacey Patrick are known for their inventive musicianship, dynamic interplay and heartfelt performances.

Forming their partnership in 1996, they quickly became known as stringmansassy, touring extensively across Australia and internationally from 2000 to 2014. Their unmistakable chemistry, inventive approach and deep musical intuition captivated audiences wherever they performed. Now, after a ten-year hiatus, the duo return to the stage for a much-anticipated tour, welcomed by fans eager to experience their artistry once again. Renowned for their sophisticated musicianship, Aaron and Kacey transcend the traditions of jazz and folk, crafting music often described as spellbinding, enthralling and deeply expressive. As critic Andrew MacLean noted, “Even the laws of physics are subject to subtle manipulation in stringmansassy’s world.”

Duration: 2 hours 20 mins including an interval 7.30pm concert start | 6.30pm doors open

Join Jodie Harris - 6 Acre Studios - in the gallery for a look at photographic process and the power of storytelling. Alongside SALT: Bearing Witness, a contemporary photographic exhibition showing at Roxy Lane as part of a town-wide program to end domestic violence against women during the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.

All sessions are free & open to the public.