'This Happened To You' expands on Atong’s ongoing exploration of family, lineage and mythology. Atong’s work reflects the intersection of photography and textile that is central to the artist’s practice, as well as her examination of visual culture in colonial myths and narratives.
Atong recently exhibited works from her series 'Surat' in the prestigious Rencontres D’Arles this year (7 July - 5 October) in partnership with PHOTO Australia. During her feature at the Rencontres D’Arles, Atong was selected as one of six nominees for the Prix de La Photo Madame Figaro, an acclaimed prize championing women photographers exhibiting excellence, creativity and originality of vision.