Tracksuits of St Mary’s

Tracksuits of St Mary’s (2.5/5)
CarriageWorks,
Sydney 7th August 2009

(Photographs by Harold David)

Daggy fashion item worn by the indolent? This selection of portraits from Sydney’s St Mary’s suburb reveals the tracksuit as practical, worn by ordinary people. The ordinariness of people at home, shopping and at play gives a touching sense of charm. Grouped tightly together, a black & white patch-work in the vast CarriageWorks foyer, creates a strong sense of belonging. The touching tribute to Peter Norman (Google him!) comes out of left field.