Tuesday, April 15, 2008

FotoFreo @ The Kurb Gallery, 310 William Street, Perth


The Yorkway Scene
April 5 – April 19
10am-7pm Sun - Thurs; 10am-8pm Fri - Sat
Marite Norris illustrates her experiences of squatting in a crazy London Council Block, Yorkway Court. The dilapidated flats, in Kings Cross have since been demolished. These images display marginalized subcultures of people who see the world differently. It is a study of (mainly) women, doing what they do in the world. It was inspired by the underground fetish scene of London in the 1990’s; animated and erotic, with a touch of humour.

Family Stories
April 5 – May 4
1-7pm Sun - Thurs; 1-8pm Fri - Sat

Family Stories is a personal narrative by Charles Kasprzak exploring his history and identity. The images show Kasprzak asking questions, delving into the stories of his family and his immigrant heritage to create a cathartic experience for the photographer. Family Stories has universal appeal because everyone has a story to tell…



Chasing Apsaras
April 18 – May 4
1-7pm Sun - Thurs; 1-8pm Fri - Sat
Apsaras, the divine celestial nymphs and courtesans of Hindu mythology are found from India to the ancient Champa Kingdom of Southern Vietnam. Chasing Apsaras is an Indochinese journey that contrasts the 21st century with age-old ritual. From the frenetic desperation of the Soi Cowboy to the tranquility of ancient Angkor temple ruins, photographers Mark England and Julian Tennant blend digital capture with vintage Cyanotype, Kallitype and traditional B&W printing techniques. The resulting images are a fitting parallel to this world in a state of flux, where tradition is forced to adapt and change of be subsumed by it.



Salacity
April 20 – May 4
1-7pm Sun - Thurs; 1-8pm Fri - Sat

Fine art photographers Nikki Mauri and Julian Tennant present images that are subtle and titillating, yet confound and arouse, presenting as many questions as answers about voyeurism, desire and power. Salacity is a journey to explore the naked human condition, our perceptions of self and sexuality in a world of constant surveillance and instant gratification.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Sons of Beaches - the Exhibition: Kurb Gallery, March 30-April 13, 2007

My first solo exhibition: Sons of Beaches - will run from March 30 to April 13, 2008 at the Kurb Gallery, 310 William Street, Perth. Sons of Beaches is part of FotoFreo, the Fremantle Festival of Photography.

Sons of Beaches


"West Australian photographer, Seng Mah, re-imagines the icon of the Australian
surf-lifesaver beyond its traditional associations with masculinity and
mateship. This exhibition asks whether the values and attitudes often attached
to this prevailing icon are still relevant today, or if the traditions of surf
life saving have evolved with the way we culturally identify ourselves as
Australians. The pictures reveal stories of individual surf lifesavers: stories
that can be poignant, dramatic, quirky and even erotic. The images re-purpose
the icon for consumption by a 21st century multi-cultural, multi-faceted
audience, and engage currently evolving attitudes about men, masculinity and
about being Australian. Sons of Beaches is a FotoFreo Perth 2008
exhibition."
For more information, visit: http://www.thesnapshooter.net/
For details of the exhibition launch, please email: seng_mah@yahoo.com.au

Kurb Gallery
310 William Street, Perth
March 30 - April 13, 2008