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Well, it was another wonderful event at L A Noble Gallery Thursday night with Lottie Davies giving a lively talk to an enthralled audience. Rather than a sit down affair we opted for a walk around the space so that each photograph could be looked at & discussed in detail.
It was in fact so popular we are going to do it again! Thursday May 2nd same time 6.30pm - £5 - so if you missed it please do email hello@lauraannnoble.com to book a place as we will run out of them fast!
©Laura Noble
Here are another curious pair of observers playing 'spot the Bible'. This has become a regular thing with the word out that it is not easy to find. No-one has yet to do it successfully - you could be the first. Forget where's Wally, where has all the religion gone?
©Laura Noble
It was in fact so popular we are going to do it again! Thursday May 2nd same time 6.30pm - £5 - so if you missed it please do email hello@lauraannnoble.com to book a place as we will run out of them fast!
©Laura Noble
Here is a panoramic picture of part of the very large gallery space - taken with my phone - so you get the gist.
I know the work very well, yet - as is always the case with great works of art - they don't reveal themselves all at once. Looking at the work & living with it is great.
I always miss the work being on the wall when a show is over as it becomes part of my subconcious (as well as my actual daily surroundings) leaving a gap when its not there any more. Call me sentimental, but the bond that grows between a work of art & its owner/gallerist is a very profound thing. This phenomenon is common as many people talk about the work they own as if it were a person, referring to it by slotting its title or pet name/nickname given to it (often due to long titles & quicker to reference).
Hearing an artist speak about their work is often not what one expects. Sometimes the person is not what we pictured or their personality is dramatically different from their work.
Of course with Lottie I know her & the work, but that does not mean I know everything. Just as I described in an earlier post 'Upon Closer Inspection...' there is a lot more to it than that. Each time Lottie talks about a specific piece I learn more, what joy! This is how it should be.
For example the behind the scenes bloopers are fascinating & in some cases hilarious. The 'yellow snow' story brings a deeper understanding of the trials of working with babies & fake snow & make you appreciate the achievement seamless image on display just a little bit more.
Because these works are made from the text people sent to Lottie, they then become something entirely different as she cannot replicate the image in their mind but attempts (& succeeds according to the authors of the texts) to capture the 'feeling' that the person had when they were having the nightmare or at the time of the memory. , but gather other stories of their own along the way that we never even see. Above is the culprit himself. No longer an infant but a very cute little boy called Arlo.
Of course with Lottie I know her & the work, but that does not mean I know everything. Just as I described in an earlier post 'Upon Closer Inspection...' there is a lot more to it than that. Each time Lottie talks about a specific piece I learn more, what joy! This is how it should be.
©Laura Noble
I couldn't decide which pic was best so I thought with/without Lottie, you choose your favourite.
©Laura Noble
Because these works are made from the text people sent to Lottie, they then become something entirely different as she cannot replicate the image in their mind but attempts (& succeeds according to the authors of the texts) to capture the 'feeling' that the person had when they were having the nightmare or at the time of the memory. , but gather other stories of their own along the way that we never even see. Above is the culprit himself. No longer an infant but a very cute little boy called Arlo.
©Laura Noble
This was in the comments book a few days ago. Now we have many more wonderful messages...thank you everyone.
Here are a few of them...
Here are a few of them...
©Laura Noble
So the space is large & fits all 12 photographs inside, the whole series for the very first time - importantly on home soil. We should support British photography more in the UK, cherish our talent much more than we do. Lottie Davies is just one of many. Come visit & see why.
©Laura Noble
The discovery of the panoramic feature on my iPhone is somewhat of a revelation (I have only had one a little while) & a very useful feature I must say.
©Laura Noble
Here are another curious pair of observers playing 'spot the Bible'. This has become a regular thing with the word out that it is not easy to find. No-one has yet to do it successfully - you could be the first. Forget where's Wally, where has all the religion gone?
©Laura Noble
Here is another photo-star, this time Ella now. Then the sleeping girl in 'The Red Devil'.
So there it is for another post. Do come & see the show & spread the word about it to others. The entrance to the building is around the right hand side if you are facing it. I look forward to seeing you. Portfolio reviews are still being conducted in the gallery as usual, to book one or a place at the talk please email. Till another post....
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