Artists statement

On the early morning of 14 October 2022, the Maribyrnong River flooded, peaking at 4.22 metres and impacting hundreds of properties. The photograph was taken on Sunday 16th October, 2022. In the quiet hours of the aftermath in Maribyrnong, where the flood-damaged belongings lay out on the nature strips of devastated residents. The suburb became an urban exposed graveyard, leaving a trail of tragedy, with many lifetimes of accumulated possessions ruined.

Historical information

Following the Maribyrnong River flood in October 2022, Anna Kiparis took two photographs to document the flood’s devastating effects on the community. Taken late at night, Aftermath, Maribyrnong, is almost otherworldly in capturing the aftermath of the flood, where damaged belongings pile up on local nature strip. This photograph is a powerful example of how Maribyrnong's Art and Heritage Collection can chronicle significant events in the City’s history for future generations.