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Maria Polly Cutmore

Gomerio elder, Maria (Polly) Cutmore, was born in the black segregated ward of the Moree hospital in NSW, Australia. More like amy Australia towns had their own apartheid system.  Cutmore fights for justice for her community. She is a leading advocate for truth telling about past atrocities.

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Black & White Photo Contest

2025

Bronze

Portrait

Professional

Bronze

People

Professional

Maria Polly Cutmore

Gomerio elder, Maria (Polly) Cutmore, was born in the black segregated ward of the Moree hospital in NSW, Australia. More like amy Australia towns had their own apartheid system.  Cutmore fights for justice for her community. She is a leading advocate for truth telling about past atrocities.

About Artist

Jessica Hromas

Jessica Hromas is a freelance photographer with over 25 years’ experience in the industry. Her work is deeply concerned with pursuing stories that raise awareness of climate change and human rights concerns. Her previous full-time positions have included, staff photographer for the Sydney Morning Herald, staff photographer for the Australian Financial Review Magazine, Director of Photography for the Australian Financial Review Group, and Acting Picture Editor for the Guardian Australia. Jessica lived and worked as a freelance photographer in Hong Kong. She has works held in the permanent collection of the Australian National Portrait Gallery.

Jessica Hromas

Photographic Areas of Focus

Nature, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Australia

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