Brian O'Grady
Watch below as Brian, one of the stars of Wise – The voice of older Western Australians exhibition, chats with award-winning photographer Steve Wise about his life, views and what happiness means to him, ultimately leading to the emotional reveal of his portrait. Brian’s images were captured on a 1960’s Linhof Colour 4×5 camera using large format film.
Meet Brian
Friendly, kind and a little bit cheeky, Brian is a social butterfly who staves off loneliness through his daily rounds of his retirement village.
Brian lost his beloved wife Mavis almost three years ago after more than 55 years of marriage.
With Mavis always on his mind and in his heart, Brian now wants to extend the care Mavis showed for her 13 siblings and himself to others, including his beloved granddaughter.
Originally from Penrith, Brian has spent a lifetime behind the wheel as a truckdriver and has been following the South Sydney Rabbitohs for 66 years.
Brian is now looking forward to continuing his daily chats and keeping healthy.
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