Tom studied Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Technology from 1990 to 1994.
During this time, he picked up photography as one of his major subjects.
One of his first projects was documenting a group of his friends who were performing a drag show at the famous Albury Hotel on Oxford St.
Tom studied Fashion and Textile Design at the
University of Technology from 1990 to 1994.
During this time, he picked up photography as one
of his major subjects.
One of his first projects was documenting a group
of his friends who were performing a drag show
at the famous Albury Hotel on Oxford St.
One friend in this group also
happened to be the Arts Editor at
a local gay newspaper,
Capital Q.
Tom was offered
the job of staff photographer,
and then spent the next two years
or so documenting
that golden age of gay
life in Sydney.
Folly of Gossip is a joyous
romp up and down Oxford St, treasured
yet forgotten moments from
a simpler time.
Folly of Gossip is a joyous
romp up and down Oxford St, treasured
yet forgotten moments from
a simpler time.