The Last Curtain Call: Photographic Exhibition at The LBT

The Last Curtain Call

The Lawrence Batley Theatre (Upper Bar),  Huddersfield, 30th July - 9th September

My current solo photographic exhibition presents a contemporary peek behind the curtain of The Palace Theatre, Huddersfield, unearthing memories from a distant past, of a theatre which was built more than a century ago and which, at present, lies beneath 50 years of dust and decay. This exhibition will move to the Main House on the 8^th and 9^th September and will be a feature attraction of the Heritage Open Days at the LBT.

Candle House

As part of a Taste of HOST the above image is currently exhibited at Huddersfield Train Station until 30th September, alongside work by other local artists in the lead up to the Huddersfield Open Studios Trail - HOST on the 8th and 9th September. During this weekend I will be based in the main house at the LBT, Huddersfield, sharing work from my current solo exhibition The Last Curtain Call.

A Taste of HOST at The LBT

Today I delivered artwork to The LBT for inclusion in The Taste of HOST Exhibition which runs until the 9th September. My work is exhibited in the Foyer alongside work by 37 local artists. This exhibition offers a 'taste' of artists work, to be shared more fully during the HOST Open Studio Trail on the 8th and 9th September at The LBT and at a range of venues throughout Kirklees.

Photography for fellow HOST Artist: Mary Lane

Recently I was asked by Mary Lane, a fellow HOST Artist, who I originally met through my Artist Residency at The Lawrence Batley Theatre, if I would photograph some of her work so that she could produce promotional materials and products. The images turned out great and Mary is hoping to get some of them printed large scale, along with a series of greetings cards. Here are some of the images of her great work ...

Thanks for your interest!

Thank you to everyone who took an interest in my work, and the work of all the participating HOST artists this weekend. It was great to see so many visitors and such a lot of local interest. Now that HOST is over I am busy editing the film which many of you contributed to through various animation sequences and drawings. I aim to upload the film by the 1st October so check back in a couple of weeks to see the finished piece. In the meantime I have been exploring a potential studio space in Shipley..... as part of my artist residency at Dream Achievers there is a possibility that I may be able to base my work out of an old Pumping Station at the side of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal at Shipley. This is very exciting! I went along earlier this week to have a look and there is lots of potential. The idea is at the very early stages yet but here are some photos I took in all the excitement...

HOST Open Studios at the LBT

Today I set up my mobile studio in the Foyer of The Lawrence Batley Theatre for the weekend as part of the HOST Open Studio Trail. I worked with visitors to produce a number of animated sequences which will form part of the short film I am creating throughout the HOST weekend. Here are a few shots of my studio space, where I also displayed some photographic artwork in the form of mounted prints and cards.

I will be at the LBT again all day tomorrow (Sunday 11 - 5.00pm), so feel free to come along...

Sketch and Shoot Animation Workshop
The animation workshop this afternoon was a great success and resulted in some lovely animation sequences produced by children. These will form part of the short film I am creating this weekend. Here are a few images from the workshop.

I will be animating all day tomorrow (Sunday 11.00 - 5.00pm) so feel free to come along and join in...

As ever I could not resist producing a composite image of my surroundings....so here is a composite image of five iphone pictures I captured in and around the LBT today.

HOST Preview Evening

I have just got back from a very enjoyable evening at the HOST Preview Event at the Creative Arts Building, Huddersfield University. Amongst the diverse works displayed by artists participating in HOST throughout Kirklees I exhibited one piece titled "Huddersfield Town" - a Limited Edition Giclee print featuring scenes throughout Huddersfield Town Centre, captured entirely on the iphone and presented as a photomontage. Here are some images taken throughout the evening.

And I couldn't resist taking some photographs outside just as the night was closing in....

More updates to come throughout the HOST Weekend, so keep checking back...

HOST Preview Evening

A week to go...
It is only a week away until the HOST Preview Evening at Huddersfield University on Friday 16th September 6.00 - 8.00pm. I have one piece in this exhibition which is a Limited Edition Giclee Print featuring scenes throughout Huddersfield Town Centre captured entirely on the iphone and presented as a framed photomontage behind Non Reflective Glass. Here is a sneak preview of a small section.... come along to HOST to see it full size.

HOST Open Studio Trail

Not Long Now...
It is not long now until the HOST Open Studio Trail on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September.  Everyone is welcome to come along and indulge in the creativity and enthusiasm of local artists. I will be at The Lawrence Batley Theatre all weekend working on a new animated piece and will also be exploring creative photography using mobile devices such as the iphone and the ipad. Join me throughout the day and help make creative imagery using mobile digital media. Here are some recent images I have taken on my iphone in the lead up to HOST…. Come along to HOST to see more!!