Douglas Lance Gibson

Douglas Lance Gibson was born in 1984 and is a Sydney based artist working primarily within the photographic medium. A keen observer of his surroundings, Gibson does not set up an image to photograph but documents existing situations that align naturally with his concepts, allowing new readings to emerge from seemingly unrelated objects and events. He is not interested in capturing an objective view of the world, remaining wary of photography’s relationship to truth, text and time. His photographs represent a singular take on history but recognise there are multiple histories, each accumulated observations from a single vantage point tied to a specific area.

His most recent series, A History of Humankind, looks to find the traces of ancient pivotal developments in the local built environment, and the unforeseen consequences these may have played on society.

His work has been exhibited in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, and Paris. He was a finalist in the National Photographic Portrait Prize in 2015. In November 2017, Gibson held his first solo exhibition with Tolarno Galleries and in 2021 had his first solo exhibition with Darren Knight Gallery.