In this exhibition, Hobson invites audiences to step into a world of black JOY—a celebration of culture, resilience, and authenticity. Her photography captures everyday moments that resonate with pride and positivity. These pieces reflect the simple beauty of home and community life, while addressing deeper social issues facing Indigenous peoples. Her work offers a window into what it means to be bold, colourful, and true to oneself in the face of society’s challenges.
“In our space we get to fully show up as our natural selves. We get to be bold; we get to be colourful. We get to fully embrace our uniqueness and celebrate our culture,” says Hobson. Her works embody this spirit, creating immersive stories through powerful visual language.
Naomi Hobson’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in her Indigenous identity and her home in Coen, a small town in Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. Through her art, Hobson continues her family’s tradition of political and social activism, using her work as a platform for engagement and change. Her Adolescent Wonderland exhibition is currently showing at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in London. Her recently released, limited edition photo book, Adolescent Wonderland, now features in a new, first-ever display of Australian photo books at the V&A Museum in London and will be for sale at JWAC.
