The Shearers

Photographer Andrew Chapman spent more than two decades documenting rural life across Australia before turning his lens to the shearing sheds of outback New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. The Shearers is a powerful collection of photographs capturing the people, places and traditions at the heart of Australia’s wool industry. Shot in remote and often harsh conditions, these honest and evocative images offer a rare glimpse into life beyond the cities, revealing the resilience, character and hard work of the men and women who keep this iconic industry alive.