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.