Peter and David at Four Corners - installation shots

 

(left to right) Lee Milne, Kate Elliott, Richard Kolker

 

(left to right) Lee Milne, Kate Elliott

 

The Study of Peter Pan and The Study of David, Kate Elliott

 

  

The Study of David

Close-up of The Study of David

 

The Study of Peter Pan and The Study of David

 

 The Study of Peter Pan

Peter and David is a two-part contrasting photographic installation which explores notions surrounding representation, beauty and youth. The first part – The Study of Peter Pan – is a series of nine photographic portraits in which the camera follows the subject through a 360 degree turn. It aims to capture someone at a point in adolescent development between childhood and adulthood, and to freeze that moment, the title of the work referencing the well-known mythological character of Peter Pan. The second part – The Study of David – is a site-specific montage of photographic images, depicting a replica of Michelango’s figure of the biblical hero, David. Through the process of editing and layering, David's body is gently and subtly remoulded and transformed from the original into something new.


Peter and David was exhibited at Four Corners between 15-25 October 2013. It formed part of the second exhibition in the Four Corners 10x10 Exhibition Programme, and was showing alongside work by artists Richard Kolker and Lee Milne.

Private View - 10x10 at Four Corners

Last night saw the opening of Peter and David at Four Corners gallery in Bethnal Green. The exhibition continues until Friday 25 October.

Peter and David forms part of the second exhibition in the Four Corners 10x10 Exhibition Programme, and is showing alongside work by artists Richard Kolker and Lee Milne. 

Click here for further information.

 

Photos from the Private View 

Peter and David is a two-part contrasting photographic installation which explores notions surrounding representation, beauty and youth. The first part – The Study of Peter Pan – is a series of nine photographic portraits in which the camera follows the subject through a 360 degree turn. It aims to capture someone at a point in adolescent development between childhood and adulthood, and to freeze that moment, the title of the work referencing the well-known mythological character of Peter Pan. The second part – The Study of David – is a site-specific montage of photographic images, depicting a replicate of Michelango’s figure of the biblical hero, David. Through the process of editing and layering, David's body is gently and subtly remoulded and transformed from the original into something new.


On Saturday 19 October, 14.30-16.00, Lee Milne and I will be at the gallery, talking about our work (anyone is free to come along - no booking required).

Exhibition Dates: 15-25 October
Four Corners 121 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0QN
Gallery Opening Hours: 10.00-18.00 Monday to Sunday
Admission Free

Home Truths Portraits

Last week I photographed the Private View of Home Truths: Photography, Motherhood and Identity, curated by writer and curator Susan Bright, at The Photographers' Gallery in London, 

The exhibition aims to challenge long held stereotypes and sentimental views of motherhood. It continues until 5 Jan 2014, and is definitely worth checking out if/when you are in central London.

Below are three portraits of three of the exhibiting artists in front of their work.

Elina Brotherus

 

 Ana Casas Broda

 

Elinor Carucci

Click here for further information about the exhibition.

EXHIBITION - 10x10 at Four Corners

Exhibition Dates: 15 - 25 October

Private View: Wednesday 16 October 18.30-20.30

Artists in Conversation: Saturday 19 October 14.30-16.00 

Four Corners 121 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 OQN

Gallery Opening Hours: 10.00-18.00 Monday to Saturday

Admission Free

Peter and David forms part of the second exhibition in the Four Corners 10x10 Exhibition Programme, and will be showing alongside work by artists Richard Kolker and Lee Milne.

The Study of Peter Pan (Untitled 8) © Kate Elliott

Peter and David is a two-part contrasting photographic installation which explores notions surrounding representation, beauty and youth. The first part – The Study of Peter Pan – is a series of nine photographic portraits in which the camera follows the subject through a 360 degree turn. It aims to capture someone at a point in adolescent development between childhood and adulthood, and to freeze that moment, the title of the work referencing the well-known mythological character of Peter Pan. The second part – The Study of David – is a site-specific montage of photographic images, depicting a replicate of Michelango’s figure of the biblical hero, David. Through the process of editing and layering, David's body is gently and subtly remoulded and transformed from the original into something new.


10x10 is a fast moving, ten week programme of exhibitions and events that presents ten projects by ten artists/photographers on Four Corners New Creative Markets programme.

For further information about the Exhibition Programme please follow this link.