Elisa Markes-Young

With 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
Pencil, pastel, wool, cotton and silk on Belgian linen, approx. 1100mm x 1100mm.
City of Wanneroo Art Collection.

drei

Christopher Young , 2006-08

drei (German: 'three') develops ideas of context, implied narrative...
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five

Christopher Young , 2008-10

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

writing

Here 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

what's this all about?

zebra-factory.com is a collaboration of creatives (designers, photographers & artists) based in Perth, Western Australia who have combined to produce both artistic and commercial projects.

The dynamic is that a broad range of skills and knowledge overlap to create new & exciting resolutions to design problems as well as generate a unique & dynamic commentary on the world around us.

Selected News

May 3-October 7, 2012

'five - Fremantle Prison by Christopher Young' at Fremantle Prison, Fremantle.

April 7-May 19, 2012

1st Tamworth Textile Triennial (Sensorial Loop) at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, NSW.

March 14-June 15, 2012

'Seven from Five: Photographic Works by Christopher Young from the City of Perth Art Collection' on show as part of the FotoFreo 2012 programme at Council House, Perth.

March 10-23, 2012

Seven was shown as part of the FotoFreo 2012 programme at Kurb Gallery, Perth. This includes new work made in Poland in September 2011.

January 13-February 5, 2012

Elisa exhibited the The Strange Quiet of Things Misplaced book at Gallery East as well as the Midland Junction Arts Centre as part of Between the Sheets.

October 12-29, 2011

Both Elisa and ~~Chris~~* had new work on display at the City of Joondalup Invitation Art Award.

* Chris removed his work from this award. Read more...

September 24-November 26, 2011

Elisa had new work on display as part of the 1st Tamworth Textile Triennial (Sensorial Loop) at the Tamworth Regional Gallery. This show tours throughout 2012 and 2013.