Artist Spotlight: Living Light Summer Exhibition
After relocating to Hastings Arts Forum (HAF) earlier this year, international photographic exhibition Photopia wanted to collaborate on a new summer show. Over 160 images were submitted from 33 photographers on the theme of “Living Light”.
Curators Derek Cottrell and Chris Coombes said, “As photographers, we are always in pursuit of the perfect light, knowing that it has the power to illuminate even the simplest of subjects. Our challenge is to capture images that not only reflect this wonder but also expand upon it.
“We were honoured to receive international submissions from photographers hailing from as far as New Jersey, Toronto, Lisbon, Paris, New York, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, and Dnipro-Ukraine, as well as from the UK, London, Newark, Bristol, and our local area.”
A primary objective of Photopia, a not-for-profit organisation, is to encourage photographers of all abilities and support them in professionally exhibiting their work, with a particular emphasis on promoting younger photographers. As part of this, free bursary places were given to selected artists under 25.
Derek and Chris continue, “The exhibition celebrates the living light, bringing together a diverse group of inspiring and thought-provoking artists. Through their work, they seek to convey a depth of emotion and meaning that transcends language. For these artists, vision, imagery, and space serve as their most potent forms of expression.
“The allure of light lies in its ability to heighten our senses and reveal the world in its truest form: vibrant colours, fluid motion, and radiant brilliance. Its profound impact on our physical and emotional well-being shapes our very existence. May light shine upon us, infusing our lives with joy, happiness, and genuine purpose.”
Photopia Photographic Summer Exhibition, Living Light will be held at: Hastings Arts Forum, 20 Marine Court, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0DX UK, from 23 July to 4 August. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 5pm. Open evening: Friday 26 July, 6pm to 8pm.
For more info and a list of exhibiting artists, visit: www.photopia.org.uk or @photopiaexhibitions
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