‘Horizon’
27 January – 1 May 2005
“O Zhang photographs small Chinese girls as they crouch down and stare back at the camera. Dominating the frame and the spectator, Zhang’s little subjects offer oddly sinister and uncomprehending expressions. The West’s self-conscious fascination with contemporary China reverberates through Zhang’s portraits, which co-opt the brand-logo myth of childhood innocence and global harmony, making her endearing subjects alien, monstrous and threatening.â€
-JJ Charlesworth
Presented by Tracey Emin the art05 awards acknowledged those who have been successful in:
- taking risks
- innovating
- pushing boundaries
- taking an entrepreneurial approach
- achieving transformational impact in the arts in the North West
There were two £10,000 awards available, one for individuals and one for organisations:Organisations:Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester – The leading organisation for contemporary Chinese arts and the national agency for Chinese arts and culture.FACT, Liverpool - The arts centre dedicated to film, art and creative technology, showcasing the work of artists working with film, video and new and emerging media.Horse + Bamboo, Rossendale, Lancashire - One of Europe’s leading visual theatre companies, using masks, mime, animation, puppetry and music.Quarantine, Manchester – One of the most distinctive creators of new theatre in Britain, exploring the boundary between spectator and performerIndividuals:Benji Reid, Manchester – Hip-hop theatre artist.Eddie Berg, Liverpool – Founder and Executive Director of FACT.Halima Cassell, Blackburn – Ceramic sculptress.Lawrence George Giles, Manchester/Salford – Liverpool born artist working in photography and new mediaMichael Barnes-Wynters, Manchester - Hulme-based creator of Doodlebug, the international arts showcaseAnd the winners were…Eddie Berg, LiverpoolQuarantine, Manchester
