Projects Inspired by Exhibitions
An important part of developing a creative mind is to visit exhibitions and see the work of other artists and photographers. So from time to time we arrange to go along to exhibitions together. After seeing the exhibition we will go for a coffee and chat. This provides the opportunity to discuss the work of these artists and think about different genres of photography and photographic practices. Wifie members are then invited to use their experience of the exhibition to produce their own pieces of work.
Click on the images below to see more photographs from the different exhibition visits.
Click on the images below to see more photographs from the different exhibition visits.
Exhibition visit to the National Portrait Gallery. October 2021
Our first opportunity to get out together since the start of the COVID-19 restrictions was well rewarded. Several members came along to see the amazing photographs taken by Thomas Joshua Cooper for this extensive body of work, 'The World's Edge'. We agreed it was well worth it as we stood in front of the captivating images, followed by good chat and a coffee. Following the exhibition member were invited to create their own images inspired by this exhibition.
Our first opportunity to get out together since the start of the COVID-19 restrictions was well rewarded. Several members came along to see the amazing photographs taken by Thomas Joshua Cooper for this extensive body of work, 'The World's Edge'. We agreed it was well worth it as we stood in front of the captivating images, followed by good chat and a coffee. Following the exhibition member were invited to create their own images inspired by this exhibition.
Exhibition Visit to Stills Gallery. January 2020
This was an excellent exhibition displaying the work of 'Women Photographers from the AmberSide Collection. There was an amazing range of images on the theme of 'Social Documentary' and some members have embraced the work of some of the women to create their own work.
This was an excellent exhibition displaying the work of 'Women Photographers from the AmberSide Collection. There was an amazing range of images on the theme of 'Social Documentary' and some members have embraced the work of some of the women to create their own work.
Inspired by Linda McCartney Exhibition. November 2019
Wifie members visited the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow to see the Linda McCartney exhibition. This was an excellent day out, we don't often venture far as a group, and was a very inspiring exhibition. The exhibition displayed her work as a professional photographer as well as her own personal images of her life and her family.
Wifie members visited the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow to see the Linda McCartney exhibition. This was an excellent day out, we don't often venture far as a group, and was a very inspiring exhibition. The exhibition displayed her work as a professional photographer as well as her own personal images of her life and her family.
Inspired by Exhibition 'Self Evidence' (Self Portraits 2019)
During May, Wifie members visited the portrait exhibition that was on show at the National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. The exhibition, 'Self Evidence' displayed the photographic practice of Diane Arbus, Francesca Woodman and Robert Mapplethorpe with a particular focus on self portraiture. Inspired by the exhibition Wifie members went on to create their own self portraits with some of their images now included on the Galleries blog site.
During May, Wifie members visited the portrait exhibition that was on show at the National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. The exhibition, 'Self Evidence' displayed the photographic practice of Diane Arbus, Francesca Woodman and Robert Mapplethorpe with a particular focus on self portraiture. Inspired by the exhibition Wifie members went on to create their own self portraits with some of their images now included on the Galleries blog site.
Inspired by Robert Blomfield. What an amazing exhibition and a unique insight to Edinburgh during the 1950's and 60's. This exhibition at the City Arts Centre has on display the work of Robert Blomfield and we would highly recommend a visit. It was amazing to see how 'dated' the images were, possibly enhanced by being in black & white but equally by the absence of cars and the distinct clothes sense of the people photographed in the streets. The photographs were so inspiring and it appeared that Robert Blomfield had such a natural way of taking candid photos of a variety of people in Edinburgh. The photographs on display are from a private collection so it was wonderful to see images that aren't available elsewhere.
Inspired by Gunnie Moberg at Stills.
Following this exhibition Wifie members ran a workshop to explore double exposures in camera. Following this workshop we ran another one on how to create double or multiple images using post production techniques. Both workshops were fun and some amazing results were created.
Following this exhibition Wifie members ran a workshop to explore double exposures in camera. Following this workshop we ran another one on how to create double or multiple images using post production techniques. Both workshops were fun and some amazing results were created.
Inspired by Collected Shadows, An Archive of Modern Conflict at Stills Gallery. February - March 2018.
The salon-style hanging of this exhibition of 200 images was well received by Wifie members. The range of imagery and how connections could be found and explored offered intrigue and fascination followed by much discussion. Wifie members selected to do panoramas in response to this work.
Inspired by Thomas Joshua Cooper. Scattered Waters: Sources Streams Rivers at the Ingleby Gallery
October - November 2014
This exhibition at the Ingleby Gallery was well attended and members really enjoyed seeing the work of this brilliant landscape photographer. We felt that the photographs really captured the magic of the light and the sensual depth and darkness of the waters. Some images were very abstract in content whilst others more clearly captured as landscape scenes, but every one of them was lovingly printed by hand.
October - November 2014
This exhibition at the Ingleby Gallery was well attended and members really enjoyed seeing the work of this brilliant landscape photographer. We felt that the photographs really captured the magic of the light and the sensual depth and darkness of the waters. Some images were very abstract in content whilst others more clearly captured as landscape scenes, but every one of them was lovingly printed by hand.
Inspired by Viviane Sassen; In and Out of Fashion at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
October 2013 - February 2014
Following a visit to the Viviane Sassen exhibition at Edinburgh's National Portrait Gallery Wifie members organised a workshop with a model down on Portobello beach. Although there was a mixed response to the photographic images created by Viviane Sassen, everyone enjoyed the opportunity to work creatively with their cameras during the workshop.
October 2013 - February 2014
Following a visit to the Viviane Sassen exhibition at Edinburgh's National Portrait Gallery Wifie members organised a workshop with a model down on Portobello beach. Although there was a mixed response to the photographic images created by Viviane Sassen, everyone enjoyed the opportunity to work creatively with their cameras during the workshop.
Inspired by Man Ray Portraits at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
22nd June - 22nd September 2013
Members of Wifie visited the Man Ray exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The work on display presented the extensive work of this influential artist and the life he was surrounded by during the Dada and surrealist movement. Lee Miller, a renowned photographer herself features in many of his beautiful images.
22nd June - 22nd September 2013
Members of Wifie visited the Man Ray exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The work on display presented the extensive work of this influential artist and the life he was surrounded by during the Dada and surrealist movement. Lee Miller, a renowned photographer herself features in many of his beautiful images.
Inspired by Edith Tudor-Hart exhibition visit at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
April 2013
This was an excellent exhibition and introduced the genre of ‘Social Documentary’ Photography to members who were unfamiliar to this style of work. The exhibition included informal street photography as well as more ‘in depth’ studies taken in a school and health centre.
The photographs taken in the streets of Vienna started her career in photography and the influence of her Bauhaus training can be seen in many of her images. She moved to Britain in the 1930’s and continued pointing her camera at the injustices and poverty that she found in London and Wales.
Wifie members all agreed that the work was inspiring and made all the more interesting through the use of the dynamic angles that she would capture her images as well as the humanity she portrayed within them.
You can learn more about Edith Tudor-Hart here
April 2013
This was an excellent exhibition and introduced the genre of ‘Social Documentary’ Photography to members who were unfamiliar to this style of work. The exhibition included informal street photography as well as more ‘in depth’ studies taken in a school and health centre.
The photographs taken in the streets of Vienna started her career in photography and the influence of her Bauhaus training can be seen in many of her images. She moved to Britain in the 1930’s and continued pointing her camera at the injustices and poverty that she found in London and Wales.
Wifie members all agreed that the work was inspiring and made all the more interesting through the use of the dynamic angles that she would capture her images as well as the humanity she portrayed within them.
You can learn more about Edith Tudor-Hart here
