Australia

Power House

Small Arms Factory

Textile Factory

Country Theatre

Australia

Power House

Small Arms Factory

Textile Factory

Country Theatre

This section focuses on abandoned cars that have been discovered throughout Australia, from Queensland, down the east coast through New South Whales, Victoria and around to South Australia. From rural towns, inner city properties to cars dumped in the forrest and bushland's these abandoned cars have been decaying for years and this is how nature has dealt with them.

This section focuses on abandoned cars that have been discovered throughout Australia, from Queensland, down the east coast through New South Whales, Victoria and around to South Australia. From rural towns, inner city properties to cars dumped in the forrest and bushland's these abandoned cars have been decaying for years and this is how nature has dealt with them.

Urban Exploration

Urban Exploration

Among the cobwebs and the shy light that streams through broken windows, I search for places punished by time. As industries change, buildings often get left behind. What happened, why has it been abandoned and what’s the story behind the abandonment? This is my ongoing project and the albums below provide a glimpse into our forgotten past, providing an exact photographic recording of the buildings and how they got to their current state, often giving the feeling that time has stopped.

I am currently continuing study in the Creative Masters Degree in Photography. My subject matter is looking at places of remembrance where issues of identity are strongly tied to the individual's perception of the past. Importantly, where we have come from and where we have dwelt and the collective or social memories interconnected with the histories of cultural or ethnic communities with the urban landscapes.

If you have ever worked at any of these places, have further information about a place or would like to make any corrections in the descriptions provided, please contact me using the form here.

Among the cobwebs and the shy light that streams through broken windows, I search for places punished by time. As industries change, buildings often get left behind. What happened, why has it been abandoned and what’s the story behind the abandonment? This is my ongoing project and the albums below provide a glimpse into our forgotten past, providing an exact photographic recording of the buildings and how they got to their current state, often giving the feeling that time has stopped.

I am currently continuing study in the Creative Masters Degree in Photography. My subject matter is looking at places of remembrance where issues of identity are strongly tied to the individual's perception of the past. Importantly, where we have come from and where we have dwelt and the collective or social memories interconnected with the histories of cultural or ethnic communities with the urban landscapes.

If you have ever worked at any of these places, have further information about a place or would like to make any corrections in the descriptions provided, please contact me using the form here.

mattamation

abandoned places & architecture

While some people try their best to avoid ever coming near an abandoned building, I am drawn to them like moths are to a flame. I have been photographing abandoned places since 2014 when I was living in Singapore. I returned to Brisbane, Australia in 2016 where my love for these places continued to grow. In 2019 I landed my first publishing contract with Schiffer Publishing for my book 'Memories of Australia'. The book will be released late 2021 and will be available through all good book stores and online. Early 2020 I began work on my second book, this was picked up by Jonglez Publishing and will be titled 'Abandoned Taiwan' the release date is yet to be confirmed, though there have been hints of early 2022.

When I am not photographing abandoned places my focus is shifted to architecture, cityscapes and landscapes. I am also a full-time photographer for Freedom Property in Brisbane, Australia where I do real estate photography.

As much as I enjoy travelling and taking photo's on my own, I am always keen to meet up with new photographers both locally and when travelling abroad, drop me a line via the contact form below or find me on instagram at @mattamation or @heymattamation to collaborate. There is a saying that goes... talents and inspirations are everywhere.

Features / Exhibitions:

Oz Shot Magazine - Issue 7

20/20 Exhibition - Maxine Stibbe Art Gallery - QLD/Aust

Musa Abode Art Gallery - Singapore

How the Light gets in Exhibition - The University of the Sunshine Coast

Clients:

Freedom Property - Brisbane

Jones Lang LaSalle - Singapore

i12 Shopping Mall - Singapore

313 Somerset - Singapore

Axa Tower - Singapore

Marina Bay Financial Center - Singapore

Capital Square - Singapore

Anson House - Singapore

South Beach Tower - Singapore

Balmoral Residencies - Singapore

Troparies - Brisbane

Seafood Conxion - Sunshine Coast

Australia Post - Australia

Education:

Bachelor of Design & Communication - The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

Diploma of Graphic Design - Martin College - Brisbane

Certificate IV in Business Administration - NTD Training - Gold Coast

Contact:

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