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Slowing Down

24/11/2013

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PictureMile End Art Pavilion, London, UK
Slowing down can mean very different things to different people. Seventeen photographers from the London Independent Photography Central Group have put on an exhibition around the theme of slowing down, and the results show diverse and eclectic.

The subject matter ranges from spirituality, street and city life, the wilds of Cumbria, people, decay and the Thames. All of the artwork reflects the diversity of the group and how each of us has approached the theme.

Choosing images for an exhibition can be difficult, and I have struggled with choosing photos around slowing down. For me, it touches on spirituality, contemplation, the everyday, and trying to have spaces within the urban environment I live in to allow myself to slow down.

One quote from William Penn I came across close to the opening of the exhibition helped me greatly –

"True silence ... is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment."

This quote touches on what I had struggled with when choosing my photos to submit. It reminded me that the separation between my spirituality, my environment and the everyday is really non-existent. The images I did finally choose to submit (with the kind support and guidance of the other members of the group) were perhaps not ones I had expected to include. However, they do reflect this.

While on the surface street scenes may seem secular, my images allow the viewer to see the more contemplative side of cities, and humanity; to show them that cities have the ability of to slow down, and contemplate. While religious or spiritual buildings allow humanity to focus its spirituality, humanity’s spirituality isn’t restricted to these buildings.

We can find true silence anywhere – we just need to be open to it.

Exhibition Details: 

Slowing Down runs until the 1st December at the Mile End Art Pavilion, London, UK

Details: http://artpavilion.info/Slowing-Down-LIP-Exhibition



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In Exhibition

18/11/2012

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The London Independent Photography Central Group put on its first exhibition last week, and it was the first exhibition I have been in. I had a lot of excitement, some fear and feel very satisfied with how it went. 

Involved in the process was working with 12 other photographers to choose a theme, choose dates, find a venue, promote the exhibition, organise an opening night, not to mention choose our own images, get them printed and mounted. A lot of work was put in by all, and it really paid off. 

The exhibition has been well attended, and well received. People enjoyed the diversity of the group and the quality of the images. From the Group’s point of view, we have learned quite a lot about mounting an exhibition and what’s involved. 

On a personal level, my confidence has been boosted by how people received my images of the Museum of Civilization. I have had some interest in people wanting to buy any or all of my prints. 

As an artist, it is sometimes hard to know how people will react to your work. However, I am always interested in what others see in my work. The diversity of comments I received were really quite revealing. How my photos speak to others varies radically from person to person. 

I have the exhibition bug, and want to see how I can be part of future exhibitions. 

The London Independent Photography Central Group’s exhibition has been extended and now runs until the 25th November. It is at the Mile End Art Pavilion. 

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For Exhibition

5/9/2010

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Borough, London
Exhibition and exhibitionist – not very different sounding, and both imply that something is on public view. Albeit, one is more risqué than the other.

I have submitted some photographic prints for the 22nd LIP (London Independent Photography) 22nd Annual Exhibition recently, and for the first time. On one level, there is the formality of guidelines on submitting material which includes maximum size of prints as well as the number of prints. On another level, the submitter wants to showcase his / her work and wants to make a good impression on the judges.

It’s a combination of fitting creative work within a certain framework, which isn’t a bad thing. The submitter needs to have a certain amount of discipline.

So, why I am doing it?

Entering exhibitions can be a good way to focus your work, as well as showcasing it. I found myself starting (a yet unfinished) project. The exhibition is something to work towards, and can be a good motivator. It’s also a good way of looking at your work more critically and figure out what I want to say.

Being nervous can be part of the process. A submitter is exposing him/herself and his/her creativity. Artists artwork can be very personal, and the artist can often have emotional attachment to the piece or pieces of work produced. Stepping back and looking at your artwork critically is something hard to do.

Ultimately, the selectors need to put together a body of work that sits well as a collection. The exhibition needs to engage the viewer / visitor and to flow well.

I hope I get selected for this year’s LIP exhibition, and should hear within the next week. It would be a good way to showcase my creative work - which, at the end of the day, most artists hope for.

The 22nd Annual LIP Exhibition runs from the 20th to the 31st October 2010 at The Strand Gallery (located at 32 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6BP, closes train and tube station is Charing Cross).

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