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SUMMARY:Past Exhibition:Light Bends in Imaginary Gardens by Syd Buron
DESCRIPTION:23rd September 2023 – 19th May 2024 \nSyd Buron (born in Birmingham\, 1977) has followed a meandering path in the arts\, with a consistent desire to fan the faint embers of magic that still smoulder in small patches of woodland trapped between farmers fields\, hedgerows\, misty coast lines\, ancient trees and hollow ways (as well as junk shops\, auction houses and art galleries).  \nEver since moving to the Isle of Wight twenty years ago\, Syd has sought out these magical embers. Exploring the island’s liminal spaces\, where at certain times of the season and day\, the veil seems thin and embers glow. Capturing nature at its most ethereal with his camera; and in the past year\, taking his negatives into the darkroom\, and creating pieces for this show – ‘Light Bends in Imaginary Gardens’. The first darkroom was achieved by blacking out and converting the caravan where he lives with his partner Molly in Atherfield (the island’s wild south west). Since last Spring\, Syd was able to work with larger pieces using the fabulous darkroom in the basement here at Dimbola. The darkroom process he uses shares much in common with the process Julia Margaret Cameron would have used. \n \nThe pieces are made up of Syd’s collection of antique frames and mirrors. On which he paints a photo sensitive liquid emulsion and exposes negatives his photographs (some manipulated\, as well as some found\, vintage negatives) onto the coated surface. The mirrors are then developed and fixed in the darkroom\, as you would a print. The resulting images have the quality of reflections on water – imaginary gardens existing behind the veil. Transient images\, changing as the reflection changes when viewed from different angles\, and changing as the ambient light changes at different times of season and day. \nSome of the frames have been manipulated by Syd – fused with branches and root systems found on the island’s beaches and woodlands. Working in a converted old greenhouse on the farm where he lives\, his audio companion in the workshop has often being Daisy Rickman’s incredible album ‘Donsya A’n Loryow’. As it was the soundtrack to the creation of many of the pieces\, he reached out to Daisy who agreed to let it be the soundtrack to the exhibition. Unbeknownst to Syd\, Daisy is also an artist and filmmaker and her film “Belisama” serendipitously felt like the missing piece in the show. Shot on location during Daisy’s travels through Cuba\, Iceland\, Venice and Cornwall in 2016\, “the footage has been kept at it’s most natural state and no ‘special effects’ were applied during post production. All of what you see here is what was captured within the visual trinity of light\, water\, and in the camera’s eye”.  \nSyd would like to thank Molly for her support and patience\, especially whilst living in a darkroom-caravan last Winter.  \nA price list of the pieces in the exhibition can be obtained from the front desk
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/past-exhibitionlight-bends-in-imaginary-gardens-by-syd-buron/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Past Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Past Exhibition:David Tunnicliffe: Images of An Antique Land
DESCRIPTION:23rd September -31st December\n \nSeveral times over the last few centuries\, Egypt has exerted a special fascination for European travellers and audiences. It features in Biblical history\, if not always in a flattering light. It was a major element of the Orientalist narrative\, exotic and mysterious\, and a primary location for international mass tourism of the modern era. It featured in both opera (most notably Verdi’s Aida) and trade (especially with the opening of the Suez Canal)\, and in the two World Wars and in the struggles of decolonization. In recent years\, Egypt has become the archetype of active civil society in the Arab world. \nIn this exhibition\, David Tunnicliffe’s photographs show the physicality and excitement of an Egypt that is both modern and also\, without interruption\, ancient. The images were captured over a span of four and a half years as David and his family embarked on a remarkable journey through the ancient land of Egypt. Throughout this period\, David held the esteemed position of resident staff photographer for the Egypt Exploration Society. However\, these diverse images go beyond his professional role\, offering a glimpse into his everyday encounters. They vividly portray the essence of life\, the ever-changing landscapes\, the rich historical tapestry\, and the vibrant culture of this enigmatic and biblical land. \n“The selection for this exhibition was really hard to achieve\,” David admits. “Without exaggeration I have tens of thousands of images of Egypt amassed over the four and a half years we lived there. “What I wanted to do was to show a side of Egypt that is seldom seen by the ‘tourist\,’” he added. “I hope I have been successful!” \nThis exhibition runs until the 31st December. \nThe book and calendar will be available to buy in our gift shop.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/past-exhibitiondavid-tunnicliffe-images-of-an-antique-land/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Past Exhibitions
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