Punk Kids, Fatherhood & Filmmaking: David Wallin / PFR014
David Wallin AKA ‘Davros’ has been documenting everything since he was a kid. Inspired by the local punk and skate scene in the 90’s – on the outskirts of Sydney.
These days Davros is a commercial filmmaker, documentary photographer, husband and father.
When his own estranged father finally succumbed to a lifetime of alcohol abuse and died alone in his tiny housing commission flat 10 hours away. Davros and his sisters travelled together to clean-up the mess.
Instinctually he took a camera and over the course of a week, he shot 350 photos. Not knowing where they might lead him.
Working with confidants and mentors the photos helped to repair some of the damage as they transformed into an exhibition: ‘I was too late - A portrait of a life’ at the Head On Photo Festival 2021.
The exhibition became a catalyst for a national photography tour and has inspired a documentary series. Exploring the themes of fatherhood and the relationships we have with our fathers.
Our conversation is about creativity and fatherhood. About emergence and trust in the creative process. It’s about the ever evolving role of fatherhood. It’s about creating a safe environment (for everyone) to be seen and heard.
It made me reflect on the relationships I have with my father/s. Where they showed-up. Where I needed them more.
It made me think about the type of father I want to be. Where am I present and where do I disappear?
Where could I do more?
Our children model us. We need to give them a map to follow. To help them feel safe when navigating their own way.
Father, parent or child - this is an important conversation. It may just make you look more deeply at the relationships you’re having. How you’re showing-up, what you give and how they remember you.
Enjoy,
Az 🙏