The Babel Project
Sun 23 Oct - Sun 11 Mar 2012
Gross Gallery
Inspired by the famous biblical story of the unfinished Tower of Babel, the Jewish Museum of Australia and its partner organisations present a multicultural arts program and exhibition, The Babel Project. Photographic artist Georgia Metaxas worked with 36 participants from a rich variety of cultural backgrounds from the four compass points of Melbourne, who were all invited to explore their commonalities through photography. The result is a powerful multimedia, soundscape installation that audiences can watch, listen to and experience.
After being exhibited at The Substation, Hume Global Learning Centre and Cardinia Cultural Centre, The Babel Project will be available for viewing in the Gross Gallery at the Jewish Museum of Australia from 23 October 2011.
Participant Profiles
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Paticipant #3 Guna Mani Nitai Age: 27 Occupation: Religious Worker Culture/Religion: Hare Krishna Country of Origin: Mauritius Current suburb of residence: Albert Park Marital status: Engaged My breakfast consists of: Flat bread with avocado, lemon juice and salt / porridge cooked with water, sugar and soaked flaked almonds or linseed My favourite book is: Srimad Bhagavatam (part of the Vedas) |
I most regret:Not having unlimited energy so that I can serve His devotees relentlessly I am most proud of: Having taken the path of perfection so as to become a better servant I hope one day: To join the eternal pastimes of Radha and Krishna in the spiritual world The most wonderful aspect of my culture/religion/life is: True humility The most challenging aspect of my culture/religion/life is: Sense control The favourite photo I took for The Babel Project was: My friend |
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Paticipant #2 Thekla Scarcella Age: 67 Occupation: Author Culture/Religion: Christian Country of Origin: Greece Current suburb of residence: Campbellfield Marital status: Separated Children: 3 My breakfast consists of: Toast and coffee My favourite book is: My own 2 already published books - children's theatrical plays: Save the Environment and The Beautiful Tablecloth. I most regret:Not to have finished my education I am most proud of: To have launched my own book in July 2010 and to launch another two different themed books with Multicultural partnership next year |
I hope one day: For my 2 children's theatrical plays to be turned into cartoons on Australian TV The most wonderful aspect of my culture/religion/life is: I come from a background very rich in its cultural history as well the religious roots, including mythology, science and mathematical genius. The most challenging aspect of my culture/religion/life is: Having to cope with people from my own cultural background who have not yet adopted a modern multicultural way of life. The favourite photo I took for The Babel Project was: A Friend |
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Paticipant #1 Zahava Pinson-Gutnick Age: 25 Occupation: Visual Art student at RMIT University Culture/Religion: Jewish Orthodox Country of Origin: Australia Current suburb of residence: East St. Kilda Marital status: Married to Reuven Pinson from New York Children: 2 year old baby boy Shua (Yehoshua) My breakfast consists of: A bowl of cereal and milk and a fresh fruit (banana/apple/orange) My favourite book is: Man's search for meaning by Victor E. Frankl I most regret: I try not to look back and regret the past, just look forward to the future I am most proud of: My family; my husband and my baby boy |
I hope one day: My family; my husband and my baby boy The most wonderful aspect of my culture/religion/life is: Keeping Shabbos (Sabbath); a holy day of rest, free of all the weeks worries and distractions; I can really spend quality time with my family and friends. The most challenging aspect of my culture/religion/life is: Trying to do the right thing by G-d, my family and my community, whilst staying true to myself. |
Temporary Exhibitions
Mameloshn – How Yiddish made a home in Melbourne
Until Sunday 11 March 2012
Sunday 23 October until Sunday 11 March 2012
Permanent Exhibitions
