ABOUT THE SERIES

30 years ago the doors were shut upon the western wing of the grand Flinders Street Station including its Ballroom. A place that once was the city’s most precious jewel, that presented a glamorous welcome to Royalty, where glorious Balls were staged and many other historic events and cultural activities were held, was closed down indefinitely. Through neglect, it has deteriorated over time. Severe damage to the inside of the building over the years is all too evident - layers of paint have peeled off the walls, the floors have cracked, windows have broken, tiles have been removed, letters have fallen off their signage, the ceiling is replete with holes and a thick layer of dust and dirt covers all the rooms. Yet the building radiates with remnant traces of a past grandeur, like a slumbering castle waiting to be revived and brought back to its original state of beauty. Architectural features, handcrafted details, left and never removed artefacts, - all are vivid reminders of its former splendid historic beauty.  Through her photographic installation, the artist explores those traces of the past - the footprints of what was once present. But she also looks critically at the present day consequences of the long-term neglect of a building that represents a significant part of Melbourne’s cultural heritage.