Elisa Markes-YoungWith her cross-cultural biography, Elisa's identity is punctuated by the question of how Polish or German she really is. It is also very much defined by the feeling of being caught between two worlds. The excitement of living in a foreign country is accompanied by an intense feeling of displacement. Being a stranger and 'different', having to master another language and the mentality of a new place creates a feeling of insignificance and inadequacy. Trying to navigate between the Polish origins, German influences and Australian surroundings, Elisa recognizes that self-reflection is crucial to her identity: It is a reflection on the variations of her 'handed-down' identity ... read more |
The Strange Quiet of Things Misplaced #14 |
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dreiChristopher Young , 2006-08drei (German: 'three') develops
ideas of context, implied narrative... |
fiveChristopher Young , 2008-12five further explores the power of ambiguity, minimalism and ‘the frame’ in photography... read more |
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writingHere you will find a small selection of thoughts we have written on the zebra-factory blog. Typically we try not to 'formally' talk/write about exhibitions/shows but on occassion we find something very thought provoking and more than worthy of some wordsmithing... read more |
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Selected NewsMarch-May, 2014five - Fremantle Prison by Christopher Young at Global Art Projects, Melbourne. August 2013-February 2014At part of Chris' Artist Residency at the City of Subiaco, Six is to be shown at the Subiaco Museum. August 15-September 28, 20131st Tamworth Textile Triennial (Sensorial Loop) at Ararat Regional Art Gallery, VIC. June 7-July 21, 20131st Tamworth Textile Triennial (Sensorial Loop) at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, NSW. May, 2013Chris launched a Pozible campaign to support the publication of Small Town. August 22-September 1, 2012Elisa exhibited selected works from The Strange Quiet of Things Misplaced and Chris selected works from five at Anita Traverso Gallery in Melbourne, Victoria. May 3-November 18, 2012five - Fremantle Prison by Christopher Young at Fremantle Prison, Fremantle. March 14-June 15, 2012Seven from Five: Photographic Works by Christopher Young from the City of Perth Art Collection was shown as part of the FotoFreo 2012 core programme at Council House, Perth. |