In cooperation with "Young Austrian photography", das weisse haus and Ostlicht Galerie für Fotografie, in the framework of the Fotoweek DC. The attendance at Fotoweek DC gives young Austrian photographers an additional and well-earned opportunity to present their photographic expression. This celebrated event, which hosts 40,000 visitors annually, celebrates its 5th year and will begin November 9th and conclude November 18th. YOUNG AUSTRIAN PHOTOGRAPHY with its Exhibit ARCHITECTURE | LANDSCAPE will premiere in the framework of FOTO DC 2012 - a prelude for “more to come”.
"Space and Nature" forms a visual starting point for a broad array of interpretations of the tangible experience of reality.
Nearly half of Austria’s terrain is covered with forest – an environment Markus Guschelbauer negotiates, in his own words, in the dual guise of agriculturalist and manager. In his works the subject of vital resources is transposed to the Austrian woodland; he places nature itself on the stage, elevating it to the role of principal performer. Clemens Ascher´s futuristic vision, on the other hand, takes on man’s hostile activities in the ‘colonialization’ of nature. Likewise, a platform for visions – permeated by a deep sense of time’s standing still – is offered by Tina Ribarits in her photographs, in which artificial-seeming worlds create a space for memories but also for nightmares.
Catharina Freuis utilizes irritation by staging equally artificial spaces that are, however, readily identifiable as stereotypes. In what ways does the viewer experience alienation?
From a technical standpoint, Julie Monaco goes one step further in the direction of the artificial construction of nature through her use of the computer. The sea becomes charged, its contrasts unnaturally increased, or it is made placid. She posits an image of nature generated in perfection, at once attractive and simultaneously disturbing.
Group exhibit will run from November 15 - 18, 2012.
L2 lounge Opening hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 p.m.
The opening reception is free and open to all fotoweek DC visitors - use the code “Austria“ at the door.
Pls note the L2 lounge policy: no sneakers, baseball caps, tank-tops, shorts, and other similar attire.