Rachel Harris: Was ist los Hahndorf 2021
May 1 – June 20, 2021
Exhibition Opening Friday May 7 at 6-8pm
“There is no new history only new historians” Rachel Harris is a new historian and for History month 2021 she has turned her disruptive eye on Hahndorf.
"Was ist los Hahndorf " translates to "What's happening Hahndorf "
Early black and white photographs of Hahndorf have had a contemporary twist added to them and you need to look hard to find the disruptions. Enjoy history and enjoy Rachel’s sense of humour as you explore her intriguing new historical exhibition.
More about what Rachel Harris is up to in Hahndorf
Hahndorf Hidden Histories
Enjoy walking along the Main Street of Hahndorf and looking for the Hahndorf Hidden Histories paste-ups on selected buildings. You will find early 1900s black and white photographs that have been disrupted by artist and historian Rachel Harris from Bit Scribbly, who has added a contemporary twist and a dash or two of humour. Maps are available in the Hahndorf Academy shop and website.
Guided walks
Main St Hahndorf
Sat 15 & 22 May, 11am-12pm
With Rachel Harris. Bookings essential with Hahndorf Academy or the History Festival websites hahndorfacademy.org.au historyfestival.sa.gov.au
Bio
Rachel Harris, founder of Bit Scribbly Design, has a vast portfolio of public art, environmental and exhibition design, branding, photography, installation, illustration and video work.
Rachel has a unique way of looking at the world and making connections. Coupled with humour and a vast well of creativity, Bit Scribbly Design has grown to be highly sought after by a particular clientele looking for strong, clever design work with a real point of difference.
Says Rachel...
"I spend my time taking photos, illustrating things and graphically designing them into something.
I'm a story teller.
My toolbox includes photos, inks, scissors, glue, text and my big shiny Mac. I use them to tell stories. Sometimes the stories are for my clients and sometimes for my own work as a visual artist."
Rachel Harris Always out voted C1890, Digital print
Mathilde hated Thai food. She just wanted a pizza.
Original image, Edmund Diederich, courtesy of the Hahndorf Academy
Hahndorf Academy Collection