Shoot! was selected following an international open call for work for The Social: Encountering Photography, an international celebration of photography, organised by North East Photography Network and shown in different venues across the North East during autumn 2013. Here’s some shots of the installation, at Durham Art Gallery until January 12th 2014.
Round the Block
Round the Block is a series of images taken on my mobile phone whilst dog walking. I’ve made them into a book and showed it at the Baltic Book Fair with Wideyed.
Install #2
Well, they looked great but unfortunately not vandal proof so they were re-installed in the Castle grounds
Installing Beasts of the Warren
I’m really happy how these are looking….fab material, really blends into the wall.
Introducing ‘Beasts of the Warren’
In less than 3 weeks time Beasts of the Warren will be installed at Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland as part of an arts trail with 5 other north east artists. Beasts of the Warren is inspired by the famous Great Chases led by the Prince Bishops. It explores contemporary deer stalking in Weardale and the surrounding area, …
@ NeST Gallery, Barnard Castle
Some work from my Mongolia series is being shown at NeST Gallery, Barnard Castle until 30th June 2013
+ 10 minutes
I got a call at 01:34 this morning. Annie had gone into labour. An 8 year old champion Clydesdale mare, this was her first foal. Owners Gary and Aleks have spent the last 5 years trying to get her in foal, so this pregnancy has been carefully monitored. The foal was well presented but Annie …
Photo Market Photo Badges
I’m heading to Derby next week with Wideyed for Format International Photography festival. Soooooo, whilst Richard and Lucy finish off their work ‘Therblig’, opening 8th March at New Art Exchange, I have been busy playing with badge machines, and dusting off prints old and new. We have a stall at Format Photo Market, and armed …
George Bell Rutherford
Over Christmas, whilst visiting my parents I learnt of the death of George Bell Rutherford, aged 87. I photographed George for the Cowshill Village Hall centenary project in 2009. A true character of Weardale, George was a champion Cumberland Wrestler, a member of Lanehead cricket team and a fierce opponent to beat at the Leek …
Matthew, Shark and a cheesy grin.
Well, I don’t remember the shark beer mats when I took this pic of my nephew hiding from the camera! We were at Cowshill Hotel, Weardale celebrating my parents 40th wedding anniversary.