Photography Exhibition Opening

On Friday 10th May the Photography and Blog team went to the ‘Frames of Reference’ opening which will still be on display at Northern Song (30th May). The exhibition was put on by students Grace Litherland, Bily Craig, Abbey Coleman, Robbie Evans, Katy Sharman and Lauren Smith-Martin. The theme of the exhibition was perspective with images exploring a wide spectrum of the Uncanny to Landscapes.

By William Craig

William Craig’s images explore society’s interpretation of sex as well as Craig’s own sexual identity. Craig’s project investigates how he can interpret the idea of Erotica or Fetishism ranging from conceptual ideological images to basic portraiture. The project aims to encourage people to embrace their own sexual identity and allow them to freely think about ideas behind sex.

By William Craig

‘Head Space’ was a project by Abbey Coleman, it aimed to highlight the issue of mental health issues. Coleman chose to depict the emotional strain of mental issues utilising Freud’s theory of The Uncanny and the surrealist movement.

By Abbey Coleman

Participants involved in the project all have mental health conditions creating a more uniquely individual meaning behind the images. Coleman’s portraits have been heavily edited in post-production to create uncanny pieces representing the emotional strain each participant has undergone.

By Abbey Coleman

By Robbie Evans

‘The Venue’ a project by Robbie Evans explores a music venue currently undergoing foreclosure, the Old Town House. ‘The Venue’ intends to showcase a venue loved by patrons with a welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community. Evan’s also seeks to highlight the reasons behind its demise, mainly financial issues relating to an exceedingly difficult business climate for pubs and small music venues. The climate was the rationale behind the project as Evans argues if a venue beloved as the Old Town House can crack under pressure then the music industry itself is at serious peril.

By Robbie Evans

‘Shape Structure and Space’ created by Grace Litherland investigates various types of postmodern architecture, simplifying all modern characteristics to a two-dimensional form drawing attention to the abstract qualities of line and shape. To emphasis surrounding negative space buildings that Litherland captures are reduced to their most simplistic structure. Litherland’s Project ‘Shape, Structure and Space’ consist of minimal, architectural imagery which illustrates how the shape and positioning of architecture directly influences negative space around it.

By Katy Sharman

Through the project ‘Perspective’ photographer Katy Sharman seeks to challenge the rules of perspective rather than recreating them. Sharman has done this through a variety of methods to create fascinatingly unique outlook in a ‘normal’ photograph.

By Lauren Smith-Martin

Lauren Smith-Martin produced the project ‘Reclaimed by Nature’ which portrays the effect urban decay can have on cities. Smith-Marin’s project focuses on the City of Stoke-on-Trent documenting and highlighting how nature is restoring beauty to forgotten places and how despite people’s experiences being different the underlying link creates a sense of hope that brings everyone together.

By Lauren Smith-Martin

To learn more about this exhibtion come to 'Northern Song' 30th May at North West Media Centre, University of Chester, Warrington Campus or follow the links below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Frames-of-Reference-2135714263386353/

Wix: https://framesofreference2.wixsite.com/framesofreference?fbclid=IwAR1Dk0Iv4cg7M7p1l3s1FAf0DoDZZpvA9hrEwlxDDy7bDs-C4T6_z_bsOL0