Where Are We Now?

The Ferry Building Gallery is delighted to present Where are we now? a group exhibition that delves into locating the self through the act of creation.

In their sculpture, Coral Patola explores the complexities and intersectionality of their identity: the immigrant culture of Chinese Canadians, the Southeast Asian diaspora of Singapore and Malaysia, and their paternal Ukrainian heritage. Through sculpting and surface decoration, their work becomes a form of escapism inspired by their personal narratives and internal landscapes. Coral proudly identifies as not halves of cultures but a whole, entirely mixed identity.

Jenny Judge’s drawing practice is rooted in a deep sense of place, both as an inner exploration of belonging and not belonging, and the physical response of living between two countries. Her work is inspired by the idea of meeting points: imagined spaces where different worlds touch, merge or overlap. Where the sand meets the sea, where the Northern and Southern Hemispheres appear to touch—these liminal zones are constantly shifting, negotiated both physically and metaphysically, echoing the transient nature of identity and home.

Using collage as a response, Ilze Bebris engages with the fragmented nature of contemporary life. In a world where dominant narratives have unravelled and countless new voices and technologies compete for our attention, we are constantly challenged to navigate an overwhelming influx of information, distraction, and contradiction. This cultural oversupply leaves us feeling scattered, destabilized—perpetually on edge. Collage, with its inherent layering and juxtaposition, becomes a fitting medium for making sense of this disarray. Ilze’s collages invite the viewer to pause, reflect, and find moments of balance amid flux, highlighting not only the chaos but also the beauty and resilience within it.