June 07, 2019 - 1079 views
Details of an innovative, landmark project has just been announced which aims to support and showcase the work of North Wales and international photographers this autumn.
The Northern Eye Photography Festival is a collaboration between the Oriel Colwyn photography gallery and Aberystwyth's The Eye Festival.
Both festivals are biennial and are hosted on alternate years to ensure an annual celebration of photography takes place in Mid or North Wales.
Building on the huge success of the inaugural Northern Eye in 2017 are thrilled to be returning in October to bring an all new set of outstanding photographers, speakers and exhibitions to the North Wales coastal town of Colwyn Bay.
This honouring of photography is centred around a core speakers weekend, which takes place in Theatr Colwyn on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October.
Organisers have also announced the return of a two week fringe festival, running either side of the weekend. The fringe will be seen in various locations across the town hosting a diverse range of free exhibitions, workshops and events for all.
Who is appearing this year?
Robert Law
Living on Anglesey, North Wales, Robert started the North Wales Project in 2019. He is primarily a documentary photographer whose observations tend towards the minimalistic. His current work concerns documenting the seaport town of Holyhead as it faces Brexit.
Rob’s images have been shortlisted in 2019 for the ESPY Photo Award as well the the British Photography Award. His work has been published and exhibited on line and in print. He is a contributor to the contemporary photo agency, Millennium Images.
Philip Jones
Philip is a photographer who shoots a wide range of subjects and locations. Compulsively shooting comprising a large body of work mostly around a small part of North Wales and its vicinity. Philip is currently studying for a bachelors degree in photography.
Roj Smith
Roj has lived in North Wales all his life and despite this still enjoys finding new and interesting things to photograph in a relatively small area around his home in Conwy.
Speakers full weekend passes have now been released at an early bird special price of £45, available until 11:59pm on Saturday 8th June. Weekend passes then revert to the standard price of £65 / £55 concessions.
Photograph is copyright courtesy of Philip Jones.
