#43: Offline Journal Newsletter : 27 Oct '22
With a recent image from her latest and ongoing project ‘Where the Red Kite Flies’ featured on the cover of the latest 40-page issue of Offline Journal, Malvern-based photographer Amanda Jackson is back at her cabin in Pembrokeshire to make more work.
Having recovered a batch of undeveloped film rolls shot during the project from a processing lab that recently went out of business, Amanda has decided to continue her ‘sponsor a roll of film’ initiative to help raise funds to cover the increasing cost of film stock and processing. In addition to the photographer’s thanks, sponsors receive an exclusive print shot on their roll of film. You can read more about this and her views on sustainability in photography in the latest post on her website Blog which documents progress on her two year project.
From Blogs to Newsletters
On the subject of photographer’s Blogs, Mark Moran - whose image featured on the cover of Offline Journal’s issue #008 in April - has decided to experiment with supplementing the very interesting Blog on his own website with a new off-site Substack Newsletter which he neatly describes in the first post as ‘Algorithm-free Correspondence’.
“Sharing on social media for likes is not something I thrive on and it’s become a rash that grows red raw with every scratch. I’m not looking for another Instagram, I still use it, I’m looking for a new way to share alongside my website and blog”.
– Marc Moran
With his second post now live and featuring new work from a follow-up shoot with the same collaborator, musician Sharifa, featured on the Offline #008 cover, you can follow Mark’s updates and comment on his analogue adventures by subscribing free to his Newsletter using the button below:
There are just a couple of copies of issue #008 which features Mark’s Sharifa cover and a 4-page interview with the photographer - grab one here >
Journey to the Moon and Sun exhibition
Offering different regional and cultural perspectives upon the idea of landscape in relation to rapid development and change in China, Journey to the Moon and Sun is a project initiated by visiting scholar Zhang Qiuwen under the guidance of Professor Mark Durden and Peter Finnemore at the University of South Wales. The show has Qiuwen invite nine artists from different provinces of China – who are both university teachers and independent artists. This is the first time that these artists and their works will be exhibited in Wales. The exhibition opens 5.30 - 8pm this evening (27 October 2022) at College Street Studios in Swansea.
Participating Artists:
Chen Yineng, Fan Xiaoying, He Yusheng, Li Suqing, Li Yihao, Niu Xue,
Ren Ting, Wang Peibei and Zhang Qiuwen
The exhibition runs 11am – 4pm 28 Oct – 12 Nov 2022 (Closed Mondays & Sundays).
See exhibition info in the listings below.
Taylor Wessing Prize 2022 Winner
Big congratulations to Clémentine Schneidermann!
The Valleys-based photographer is the 2022 winner of the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize for images from a project documenting her next door neighbour during isolation and lockdowns. You can find out more about the images and project via this link on the National Portrait Gallery’s Taylor Wessing section of their website: www.npg.org.uk
www.clementineschneider.com
@clementine.schneidermann
Happy Birthday to The Workers Gallery
The Workers Gallery will celebrate its 8th birthday this Sunday 30 October and you’re invited to join them celebrate!
The small gallery and its 2-person team of Gayle Rogers and Chris Williams continue to punch above their weight with help from local supporters in staging a creative annual programme of exhibitions and community events - including photography - that go beyond just the photography audience.
Located in the small village of Ynyshir in the heart of the Rhondda Valley, it was perhaps fitting for The Workers to recognise and host the first exhibition of Dan Wood’s excellent Gap in the Hedge project in September 2018 - followed by Oriel Colwyn showing the work as the featured exhibition during the second Northern EYE Festival in late 2019. You can listen to my recording of Dan in discussion with Paul Cabuts at The Workers on the Ffoton website.
I’m grateful to Gayle for writing the introduction to the latest issue #009 in which she stresses the importance of building and maintaining a community around photography and the Arts for mutual benefit.
There’s an open invite for anyone to join them in celebrating reaching eight years from 1 - 4.30pm in the Gallery on Sunday 30 October.
Go along with a camera.
Rhondda Photo Walk this Saturday
The Workers Gallery is the meeting point for a relaxed photo walk around the nearby area from 11am this Saturday 29 October.
“It's free and everyone is welcome. Bring your smartphone or camera and join us for a stroll from Ynyshir to Porth, documenting the everyday delights of the urban landscapes. Then, have a warm-up and pop into The Workers Gallery to see their latest photo exhibitions”, says organiser and local photographic artist Lucy Jane Purrington
The Red Room to host an opening day event
Unveiled in the latest issue #009 of Offline Journal, Simon Regan and Marc Arkless’s new analogue darkroom collaboration The Red Room will host a day event with talks and exhibition: 11am - 5pm on Saturday 12 November 2022.
Keep an eye on their website and social media channels for more information.
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