folio20: Hugh Baird University Centre
Foreword from Charlie Booth, interim curator at Open Eye Gallery:
The photography showcased in Folio 20 reflects the resilience of the graduates in the face of a global pandemic. Isolated from their peers and photography facilities in the crucial final few months, many of the students have continued to respond and adapt creatively with some documenting their experience during lockdown. This shows a resilience and determination that is vital when embarking on a professional photography career.
Open Eye Gallery is committed to working with the next generation of photographers and finding new voices to tell meaningful stories. It has therefore been a pleasure to work with the photographers on the BA Digital Imaging and Photography course during their final year. The breadth and variety of work produced is a testament to the student’s creativity, exploring a wide range of mediums, approaches and concepts in their final work. Each student has developed a clear style that stays true to their individual experiences and outlook.
I wish the graduates good luck for the years to come and hope that although their formal studies have ended, they will continue to work with and participate in the creative community within and around Open Eye Gallery.
Charlie Booth, Open Eye Gallery
Foreword from Charlie Booth, interim curator at Open Eye Gallery:
The photography showcased in Folio 20 reflects the resilience of the graduates in the face of a global pandemic. Isolated from their peers and photography facilities in the crucial final few months, many of the students have continued to respond and adapt creatively with some documenting their experience during lockdown. This shows a resilience and determination that is vital when embarking on a professional photography career.
Open Eye Gallery is committed to working with the next generation of photographers and finding new voices to tell meaningful stories. It has therefore been a pleasure to work with the photographers on the BA Digital Imaging and Photography course during their final year. The breadth and variety of work produced is a testament to the student’s creativity, exploring a wide range of mediums, approaches and concepts in their final work. Each student has developed a clear style that stays true to their individual experiences and outlook.
I wish the graduates good luck for the years to come and hope that although their formal studies have ended, they will continue to work with and participate in the creative community within and around Open Eye Gallery.
Charlie Booth, Open Eye Gallery
