6 Feet Apart

Head On Photo Festival 2023

Ari Salomon

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Dates: 11 Nov 2023 - 26 Nov 2023

Location: Articulate Project Space, 497 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt, NSW

Hours: Thu-Sun, 11am-5pm and extended hours Sat 18, 11am-7pm

Entry Fee: Free

Exhibition Event:

Official Opening 19/11/2023 11:00 am

Artist Talk 19/11/2023 12:00 pm

Genres: Other

This typology investigates the ubiquitous ground markers directing people standing in line to keep 6 feet apart (or 2 meters apart) to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These markers are often just a single piece of tape adhered to concrete and distressed from months of being stepped on.

This photographic method of collecting, sorting, and classifying is a reflection on the scientific processes employed to fight the pandemic. These analytical processes are visualized in grids, bar graphs, and other references to visual methods of displaying quantitative information.

The recurring theme of repetition also reflects the tedious nature of many of the life changes we have had to endure. Within these groupings, fresh insights emerge. The subtle differences reveal beautiful variations as the eye tunes into this minimal landscape.

Using a detached, documentary style offers an opportunity for viewers to reflect on the quiet moments as well as the irony of working together by staying apart.

Extended gallery hours on Saturday 18 November from 11am – 7pm.

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Ari Salomon

Ari Salomon’s work is rooted in the reinterpretation of traditional street photography. He is also interested in how photography can reveal the nature and limitations of human perception.

Born in Israel, raised in San Diego and now based across San Francisco and Tokyo, he received a BA from UC Santa Cruz in Art History, focusing on contemporary art theory and studio photography. He has exhibited across the USA and internationally in Tokyo, Kyoto, Paris and Poland. He has participated in and helped organise many exhibitions as part of the Bay Area Photographers Collective since 2006.