Jill Gocher – an interview

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“When I lived in Oz long time ago people from Europe would say that it had no culture and I didn’t understand what they meant. I thought what are they talking about we have theatre, music opera etc., what do they mean? It was only later when I spent time in Indonesia I discovered what a living culture is all about. Then I became a culture junkie,” She replied to the sound of sizzling bacon, and went on to add, “I went to art school in Oz a long time ago. Although I was always interested in photography it was only after seeing Antonioni’s movie Blow Up that I decided that is what I wanted to do with my life. Of course, all the art schools in Melbourne doubled their intake after this movie. But actually after stints working in studios photographing dog food and chocolates it wasn’t totally satisfying. Fashion and portraits were always good but it was travelling and meeting with tribal people that were truly exciting and stimulating experiences. Sarawak, Tibet, Indonesia and India are the places that hold the most meaning to me.”