31st July – 3rd August 2008
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An exhibition of selected photographic works representing the diversity of modern photography
By Total Image Nation Exhibition dates: 3 – 7 June 2008
Private View: 6 – 8.45pm. 2 June 2008.
Menier Gallery, Southwark St, London, SE1 1 RU
A new exhibition showing work of the photographers collective, Total Image Nation, entitled Foreword opens on June 2nd at the Menier Gallery, London.
Running from 3-7 June Foreword is a statement of intent: a description of what is to come, marking the beginning of the next chapter for Total Image Nation with the launch of their new website which reinforces their commitment to be actively involved in promoting and supporting the work of emerging and established photographers throughout the UK.
With selected work from photographers such as Victoria J. Dean, Natasha Allen, Fang Zheng, Roberto Foddai, Michelle Lord and Andre Penteado, this exhibition is a statement of the values of the photographers work and how they mean to progress. Promising to be bold, interesting and exciting Foreword includes varied images from different genres and approaches:
Victoria J. Dean’s poetic depictions of alienation and isolation in public spaces within Northern Ireland since the peace agreement, observe a landscape of increased anxiety within the public realm resulting from current issues such as terrorism, paedophilia and knife and gun culture.
Fang Zheng’s beautifully still, yet eerily quiet images, of urban renewal in Shanghai show another side to the cityscape of China and demonstrate a boundary where ruins meet modernisation.
Roberto Foddai tells a story through his neorealistic images; from one image to the next the tale twists and turns with cinematic style and unyielding observance.
Michelle Lord laboriously and intricately constructs scenes and uses traditional photographic practice to create images which have an incredibly otherworldly feel.
There will be a private view on the evening of Monday 2 June and many of the photographers will be present to discuss their work, anyone who wishes to attend should RSVP to info@total-image-nation.co.uk
Foreword is curated by Karen Harvey.
www.total-image-nation.co.uk
