Introduction

Five explores the power of ambiguity, minimalism and ‘the frame’ in photography. It develops concepts of implied narrative to communicate, amongst other things, darkness and danger.

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.

‘Young has found means to recover the photograph from the tyranny of the image and its single received meaning. His works are themselves doors, invitations to enter and explore.’
– David Bromfield on drei (2006–08)

The first exhibition of works from five happened from July 9-August 2, 2009 at the Perth Centre for Photography.

Two images from the series were shown at the 2009 Bunbury Biennale and five #08 was selected as a finalist in both the 2009 Fremantle Print Award and the 2010 National Photography Prize.

New work from the series is scheduled to be on show at the Queensland Centre for Photography from October 30-November 28, 2010.

Thank you to...

Artsource, Berenice Carter, Belinda Cobby, Terry Eaton, Kristy Gough, Peter Gillies, Bryce Kershaw, Elisa Markes-Young, John Savell, Geoff Crane, Morgan Wilson.

five #49. Lightjet Print in an Edition of 5. 100cm x 80cm (2010)