‘Pembrokeshire Camera’
November 1st – 28th, 2008
Tuesday – Sat 11.00 – 4.00 pm
Chasing the perfect light and composition is part and parcel of the fine art photographers search. Eight Pembrokeshire based photographers have certainly excelled in this artistic genre and are exhibiting in a mixed show ‘Pembrokeshire Camera’ at NantyCoy Arts throughout November.
Each artist brings their own unique and exciting interpretation of the well known (and lesser known) landmarks and moods, so close to the heart of Pembrokeshire landscapes. Perhaps the saying of the iconic US photographer Ansel Adams best illustrates this point that ‘The lens sees both ways’ – the artistry and inner vision of the photographer being as significant as the subject, camera and darkroom. Yes, in this digital age the darkroom still has a place, particularly evident in the emotive and mysterious black and white works of David Wilson and Philip Clarke.
Experiments with night photography using long shutter exposure and selected lighting, frequently engages both Gary Roberts and Gary Llewellyn. Roberts’s Sea Cave , cromlech and inscribed stones are a compelling addition to his main body of works. Llewellyn creates sumptuously colourful transformations of landscape subjects, deliberately ‘breaking the traditional rules of photography’ with the premise that less is more, while having a firm hold on his medium having being practically born with a camera in his hand.
A really strong sense of design pervades the landscape inspired images of Mary Thorp, making full use of her digital skills she captures indigo blue night skies, offset with whispering grasses or the filigree of plants. Partners Chris and Ros Sharples exhibit keenly observed and beautifully printed works – Chris being feature in Pembrokeshire Life as photographer of the month.
Sundown Manorbier, (Gary Llewellyn)
Abandoned Farm- The Preselis, (David Wilson)
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