20/06/13 – 22/06/13
The
Prince’s Drawing School
19-22
Charlotte Road
EC2A 3SG
London
The
Prince’s Regeneration Trust is hosting a photography exhibition in
collaboration with Staffordshire University. ‘Veracity’ opens its doors to the
public on 20th June 2013 with an exciting mix of fresh, new contemporary
photojournalism and documentary photography.
An
eclectic group of 15 final year Photojournalism and Photography students will be
showcasing the work developed over the past year for their degree projects.
The
university has been at the forefront of acclaimed photography degree education
since 1973. The BA Photojournalism and Photography students have come together
for the first time to produce what promises to be a stunning exhibition,
showcasing the best of brand new and cutting edge talent in documentary and
photojournalistic areas.
Students
from both awards have been developing their individual photographic voice, and
this is seen from the breadth of subjects covered; something Staffordshire
University is renowned for. This diverse collection of work displayed, covers
subjects from the modern idea of a pet cemetery to the historical and perhaps
secretive world of the Freemasons.
The
Prince's Regeneration Trust is a charity dedicated to raising money in order to
renovate buildings in need. They believe that the regeneration of buildings is
the most sustainable approach to restoration. Mainly working in socially and
economically deprived areas of Britain, they involve local businesses and local
people, saving the local heritage.
One of the
exhibitors worked as an ‘artist in residence’ for The Prince’s Regeneration
Trust, producing a body of work about the renovation of the last Victorian
pottery factory in the UK, and the people who work there.
Each
project holds its stance with regards to historical and contemporary debates;
one exhibitor’s work focuses on sustainable, modern architecture in today’s
environment, whilst another explores the dereliction of an ill-fated street,
brought down by the effects of the death of an industry. There is a large focus
on the everyday lives of individuals, whether that is on a small family farm or
in the bustling streets of north western England.
Much
of the work in the exhibition provides insight to the idea of alternative
community structures. This is shown in work uncovering the construction of a
sleepy rural village, compared to the support systems designed to aid those
with learning difficulties outside of an educational environment.
The
exhibition is the epitome of the exhibitors’ time at university, and the public
is invited to share thismemorable occasion with them.
The
show will be open for public view from 20-22 June (9am-8pm weekdays, 1pm-5pm
Saturday).There will be certain exhibitors
present throughout the time the exhibiton is open, for enquiries.
On
the evening of 18 June from 6pm until 9, there will be an invite-only private
view, with light refreshments available and the chance to talk to all the
exhibitors.
