Luminance
The work of three Island photographers exploring form and landscape
with light:
Simon Park
Mike Radcliffe
Julian Simmonds
With the advent of digital photography and social media, where
photographs are easily shared, many of us are used to seeing
wonderful photographic images every day. However, we often consume
these images on the tiny screen of a mobile device and many
exceptional images race by in a form where they are less
appreciable and have little impact. This new exhibition at the
Sayle shows the work of three Manx photographers and will show some
of their images at a large scale on the gallery walls, where their
full impact can be appreciated and enjoyed.
The Isle of Man is often talked about as having 'amazing light'
that inspires generations of artists. Light is of course the source
of all photography and it is perhaps no surprise that there are so
many talented and inspired photographers on our small isle.
The three photographers in this exhibition have begun their
practice on the Isle of Man but have also travelled to seek
extraordinary light elsewhere. Simon Park is particularly
interested in natural form sculpted by both the elements and by
natural light falling upon it. Simon has recently travelled to
photograph strange land formations in desert areas but equally
enjoys making images of our own weather torn landscapes at home or
indeed, studies of small natural fragments, such as gnarled wood
pieces which come to life as beautiful sculptures when isolated and
lit.
Julian and Mike have both travelled with their cameras as well as
continuing their photography closer to home. Both men have spent
time in Scandinavia capturing nature's greatest light show, the
Northern Lights. Julian has had the enviable task of being paid to
live in the magical arctic landscape, charged with taking people on
tours to see the Aurora. Some of these images from further afield
will be displayed alongside wonderful images of places and things
we know and love here on the Isle of Man.
Venue: The Sayle Gallery
Start Date: 18-11-2017 @