drei is an ongoing series of photographic artwork that addresses three specific aspects of Christopher Young's personal life and practice - people, place and objects. It develops concepts of context, implied narrative and space to communicate, amongst other things, darkness and danger. Images are, for Chris, inherently loaded with stories. When he sees a broken door or a crumpled piece of paper he interprets these further than simple objective observation. 'Why' and 'how' are impossible to ignore. Using very limited information and his emotional response he 'fills' in the gaps and create myths. He is interested in what or who is not there, what he can't quite see and the helplessness of not being able to 'ground' an image in a time line.

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statement

I am interested in what or who is not there, what I can't quite see and the helplessness of not being able to 'ground' an image in a time line.

If something moves the viewer or I is it something more than social conditioning? Is there an innate aspect involved? Is there a transference that occurs when darkness and danger are implied?

What preconceptions do the viewer and I bring to the experience? How does scarcity, complexity and proximity in both content and composition inform this process?

the exhibition

drei was first exhibited at Breadbox Gallery from April 18-May 04, 2008 as part of the FotoFreo 2008 Perth programme.

the book

As part of the first full exhibition of drei, a limited edition book was also produced featuring the full series, statements and essays from Paola Anselmi & David Bromfield.

drei #14

1000mm x 700mm Lightjet Print. Edition of 10 (2007)