Chris Middlebrook — Pause
Chris Middlebrook, PAUSE, Stefan Janoski, Mordialloc, 2005, Video Still
28 November 2025 — 23 January 2026
Chris Middlebrook has been documenting skateboarders and skateboarding for the past 35 years.
From shooting photos and video in his hometown of Frankston, to filming in Melbourne for Blank Clothing, to working for Nike SB & Alien Workshop, shooting video clips for Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Coaching Australian Olympic Skateboarders and starting April Skateboards, Chris’ expansive archive continues to inspire multiple generations of Australian and International skateboarders and film makers.
Chris’ first book, PAUSE, shares his visual journey from 1990 to 2025 through photographic and video formats including 35mm, Polaroid, Super 8, 8MM, HI8, Mini DV & HD Video.
PAUSE will launch with an exhibition at Hillvale on Friday 28 November at Hillvale Gallery.
Featuring a presentation of still and moving images spanning 35 years.
Proudly sponsored by
Nike SB - @nikesb
April Skateboards - @aprilskateboards
Modus Bearings - @modusbearings
Skullcandy - @skullcandy / @skullcandyoz
Boom Studios - @boomstudios
Thirds Fine Art Printing - @thirdsfineartprinting
Hillvale Photo - @hillvalephoto
To purchase prints, please view the catalogue here
Chris Middlebrook is a videographer and photographer based in Naarm @chris_middlebrook