In Inner Reserve, Sydney-based artist Lucas Davidson uses photographic ‘sampling’ to capture the Lake Macquarie region, including its land, sky, and water.
The artist spent time on the lake and its surrounds, to capture a sense of colour and light that is unique to the area. Special emphasis was placed on the ephemeral and sublime qualities of Lake Macquarie’s natural environment. Interested in “slowing down” our relationship to photography, Davidson seeks to shift attention towards a more intimate interaction that reflects connection to environment and place.

Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie
13 December 2025 to 15 February 2026
New South Wales
Lucas Davidson, Inner Reserve, 2025
Courtesy the artist and Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, New South Wales