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.

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 ...

New Card Series featuring the Lawrence Batley Theatre

I am part way through producing a new line of photographic cards to compliment the current work I am doing during my residency at the Lawrence Batley Theatre. They are currently only available from my workspace on the Balcony at the LBT so next time you visit feel free to have a look.... and buy one (or more) if you wish!!

My workspace at The LBT

More work in progress at the LBT

I am busy working on a new series of images as part of my residency at the Lawrence Batley Theatre.
Through these images I am exploring the mood and atmosphere of the Theatre and its surroundings. At the moment I am experimenting with styles and using my camera to view the Theatre from different perspectives. The Theatre has created an exciting canvas for me to work from and I love the discoveries I am making every time I look around. All the images in this series of work have been captured and processed on my iPhone. I will continue to upload my work in progress as I begin to formulate my ideas into final pieces for exhibition later this year.

Beyond The Windows at the LBT

Through my continuing exploration of the Lawrence Batley Theatre, as part of my artists residency, I have recently been capturing images that reflect views beyond the Theatre Windows. Here are a few of my favourites, each of which have been captured on the iPhone and processed entirely on my iPad.

iPhoneography at the LBT

I am beginning to build up a portfolio of images captured throughout the Lawrence Batley Theatre as part of my current residency project were I am exploring the Theatre through digital photography. At the moment I am exploring and experimenting, capturing images which may seem unexpected and turning them into small pieces of photographic art. I have lots of ideas of how this project may grow....but at the moment I am working organically, responding to things I see and ideas that emerge along the way. Here are some initial images... you may have to look closely to work out where in the Theatre they were taken!

The artwork featured in this image is by Kerry Mosley

Shadows and Light

Taking inspiration from the amazing light that filters through the windows on the balcony at The Lawrence Batley Theatre I have become fascinated by shadows and beams of light which create ever changing patterns on the walls. Here are some experimental works in progress...

 

Looking Out The Window

Here is an image I captured of the Cellotape Babies looking out of the window at the Lawrence Batley Theatre, next to my studio space on the Balcony!

The Lawrence Batley Theatre

As part of my artist residency at the Lawrence Batley Theatre I am currently exploring the Theatre through photography. Starting from the outside of the building, over the next few months I will be looking at structure, texture, shape, lighting, perspective, heritage, atmosphere and personality.... Here are a few images to begin with...

LBT Montage

I have just completed my first montage piece as part of my residency at The Lawrence Batley Theatre. It is a montage of images I captured during my recent tour of the hidden depths of the Theatre. I am using this as a starting point for further montage pieces based around the Theatre, along with a series of pen and ink drawings.

The Tour

From The Balcony - LBT

I have captured some interesting images this week whilst working on the balcony at The Lawrence Batley Theatre. The changing light throughout the day casts some beautiful shadows across the walls and ceilings and it has inspired me to capture it through drawing and iphoneography. Here are a few images from this week...