Kaz Djordjevic, King Of Oysters (PEOPLE 2023)

WA’s high-profile oyster shucker, Jerry Fraser, has opened oysters for Western Australians for a generation. This portrait captures him with his tools of the trade as he provides me with a thorough education on the artisanship of each precious oyster knife. Jerry's shucking gigs are an all engaging floor show as he masterfully takes centre stage; joking with patrons and heightening the experience of their evening with his presence and produce. Embracing the old showbiz adage, leave 'em wanting more. In stark contrast, the time awaiting delivery of his precious oyster cargo is one of reflection and contemplation; a gentle pause before he hits the 'on' button and the show starts.

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