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Elisa Markes-Young

In her work Elisa uses mostly natural fibres, textiles, techniques and skills that are - at least in cultures of European origins - traditionally attributed to the female field of experience. The aim is to recreate not so much figurative works but rather the mood.

Many marginalised individuals and groups see assimilation as the key to acceptance. But the differences might be lost as a consequence of integration. The basic need to belong and fit in competes with this fear and with the need to preserve the uniqueness... read more

The Strange Quiet of Things Misplaced

Elisa Markes-Young, 2006-09

The Strange Quiet of Things Misplaced is the next step in Elisa Markes-Young's ongoing enquiry into identity. It deals with the unreliability of our recollections.

Memory is a mystery. We imagine it as being some sort of a cupboard where things are stored and pulled out when needed. But sometimes things are misplaced and it's only then, when our memory failed us that we brood over its nature... read more

drei

Christopher Young , 2006-08

drei (German: three) develops ideas of context, implied narrative and space to communicate, amongst other things, darkness and danger... read more

five

Christopher Young , 2008-09

five further explores the power of ambiguity, minimalism and ‘the frame’ in photography... read more

Transitions

Elisa Markes-Young, Gail Leidich & Christopher Young, 2007

The artists understand themselves as being in the state of constant change resulting from multiple migrations and the search for identity, both personal and artistic.

Transitions was an exhibition of new work by Elisa, Chris & Gail Leidich that was held at Kurb Gallery. Please see the microsite for more detail.

What I Am

Elisa Markes-Young &
Christopher Young, 2006

As a tribal species humans define themselves through memberships to groups and comparisons to others. We need to join a group. We feel comfortable when we fit in.

What I Am was an exhibition of Elisa and Chris' work held at the Breadbox Gallery in February/March 2006. Please see the microsite for more detail.

Philanthropy

We are self-funded artists who wish to remain as such. With this in mind, we gladly accept donations from philanthropists who wish to support the creation of contemporary artworks. Donors will be recognised on our website but can remain anonymous if that is their preference. Any support would be greatly appreciated.