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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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In Harmony

10/10/2010

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Museum of Civilization
Museum of Civilization, Hull, Quebec
The Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec has always captured my artistic eye and imagination as a photographer.

Sitting on the northern side of the Ottawa River opposite Parliament Hill, the distinctive building heavily draws from the natural landscape that surrounds it.

The Museum is a very fluid building, and it has a feel of rock being worn away by years of flowing water. It reflects more how the natural world exists rather than humanity trying to dominate it.

So, why would I want to photograph it?

Douglas Cardinal, the Museum’s architect, was  greatly influenced by his Native American heritage when he designed the Museum. He felt that a building in harmony with the land would be in keeping with the cultures of Canada's native peoples.

"Aboriginal cultures evolved into a way of being in touch with the earth, and experiencing reality as being part of the earth. Our culture also lives in the dream state of vision. When I designed the Museum of Civilization, I went to the ceremonial lodge and I was given the vision of taking technology and creating something positive with it." - Douglas Cardinal

As a photographer, I appreciated the simple lines and forms of the building, and enjoyed the possibilities it presented to me. The Museum is the architectural equivalent of photographing nature itself.

I was drawn to capturing its curves, fluidity and texture. The building itself has captured mother nature in her femininity.

Photographing the building in black & white may not be the most obvious choice, but I was also drawn to the texture of the building. The texture is as important as the earthy feel of it. While it had a fluid and water feel to it, the building also had a rougher exterior – where the water hadn’t yet polished it smooth.

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