Face Place - In Conversation

Face Place - An Emerging Portrait of Burnley, is a photography exhibition by Gavin Parry, at Gallery OneTwoThree , in Burnley town centre. It is an evolving show of photographic portraits, a collection of contemporary memories, stories and responses of people living, working and connected to Burnley. Central to the exhibition is a temporary studio featuring a large camera that takes 20 x20 inch negatives. Recently built, it was inspired by the Victorian Camera (also on display) and by an excitement about what might happen photographically when slowing down the process of taking portraits. In contrast to the speed of our digital world the process is purposefully unrushed and the process entirely analogue. The slow, performative nature of the camera, is an invitation for conversations, and to share impromptu thoughts, stories and ideas. With the resulting portraits forming a key part of these stories.

Join us on the final day of the exhibition for an In Conversation with Gavin Parry and the Caravan Gallery as they talk about their work and what role might photography have in supporting meaningful change in communities. Chaired by Amanda Ravetz.

Gavin Parry is a photographer and professional coach. His photographic practice engages with ideas around documentary, portraiture and representation. He has 30 year's experience in working in Art Schools and in the HE sector, with belief in the transformative power of creative practice to support positive change. Drawn to making work and developing projects that are collaborative, relational, and explorative. He is currently Creative Director of Creative Spaces Burnley. www.gavinparry.com @gavlap

The Caravan Gallery is a collaboration between artists and photographers Jan Williams and Chris Teasdale to document the reality and surreality of the way we live today. It is also a mobile exhibition space that engages with people and places ‘normal’ galleries might not easily reach. Colour photography is used to create accessible but thought-provoking images which frequently celebrate overlooked and occasionally bizarre aspects of everyday life. https://thecaravangallery.photography @the_caravan_gallery

Amanda Ravetz is an artist and visual researcher, working in drawing, printmaking, painting and animation, whose practice-based research as an ethnographic filmmaker from the 1990s – 2020s continues to influence her work. Ravetz is Professor Emerita in the Department of Art at Manchester Metropolitan University. https://www.amandaravetz.co.uk @amandalouiseravetz

Creative Spaces Burnley CSB, is a not-for-profit, artist led, community interest company that exists to provide empowering support, a place to belong and subsidised space for artists, with a particular focus on those people who have experienced prejudice and/or communities that have suffered from societal neglect. With two renovated buildings in Burnley town centre, the Salon at 160 St James’s St, and OneTwoThree, 123 St James’s St, providing gallery, artist studios, project spaces, shared desks and a meeting room.

CSB was conceived and developed by professional artist Jai Redman, the founding director of CSB who has spearheaded the refurbishment of empty buildings in Burnley for use by artists. Jai has been joined by Karen Green, Programme and Operations Director and Gavin Parry, Creative Director.

The venue is fully accessible, with a fully accessible toilet.

Proper coffee and other refreshments will be available to purchase during the event. www.creativespacesburnley.co.uk @creativespacesburnley.co.uk

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