Chasing Shadows
In the age of digital images it could be argued that silver based analogue photography may now be regarded as alternative. Within this exhibition photographers are utilising materials and methods that were originally used in the nineteenth century yet their source negative is, in most cases, produced using digital technology. The digital is not the near neighbour of these process but part of the family.
As computer prints have grown ever more photographic the desire to produce labour intensive photographs by hand has grown more urgent. Digital photography has continued to convince practitioners of its potential and dependability however it is reassuring that there are still photographers willing to reformulate their working methods to include the historical as part of their contemporary practice. The process of making these images not only influences the result in terms of aesthetic but has an effect on the theme or concept. This exhibition not only explores photographic methods but also more importantly scrutinises a collection of concerns and subjects reflecting the eclectic interests of the exhibiting photographers. From manipulated portraits to the occurrence of perceived ‘nature’ within the urban environment, this work not only demonstrates the flexibility of photographic practice but also acknowledges the origins of the art.
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Ian Mitton, originally from England, is a photographer based in Dublin, Ireland. He has exhibited widely in the UK and has recently exhibited in Ireland. He lectures in photography at IADT, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.
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