Leicestershire residents invited to share lockdown photos for new exhibition
Residents across the county are being invited to submit photographs of life in lockdown for an exhibition which will take place at Winstanley House later this year.
The exhibition, titled Inside Stories, will bring together 24 compelling photos captured during the Coronavirus pandemic. The images will reveal a glimpse into Leicestershire’s hidden lockdown moments - the personal pains, small wins and revelations that marked out this unique moment in time.
The idea for Inside Stories came from Mark Robinson, director of Leicester creative agency Creative62, who saw a unique opportunity to document the experience of living through a global pandemic, and capture individual perspectives of an unprecedented time.
Mark tells us:
“With so many people confined to their homes, it struck me as quite fascinating to think how one person’s lockdown will be vastly different to others, and how would we sum up this time in just one photo?
Holding an exhibition of this type gives us a valuable opportunity to come together to talk about our experience and celebrate coming through it, as well as providing a valuable public archive for future generations.”
Mark is joined by fellow Leicester business owners Julie Proctor of Swithland Events, professional photographer Pete Martin, and freelance content writer Sarah Heeley, who are joining forces to promote and host the exhibition. Julie adds:
“We’re delighted to be bringing such a unique exhibition to Winstanley House, which will be the perfect space to showcase the final photographs.
These past few months have seen the whole of Leicestershire living through history and we’re intrigued to see how members of the public have captured such a strange time in a single photo.”
The call for submissions is now open and anyone with an interest in photography is invited to take part. Photos can be captured with a camera, smartphone or tablet in colour or black and white, and can be of any subject that conveys the lockdown experience. Photos must also include a brief caption and a short description of why the image is meaningful.
The 24 final images will be selected by Pete Martin. Pete is encouraging as many people as possible to enter, no matter what photographic experience they have. He added:
"This is a chance to express yourself and let your camera do the talking. You could share a meaningful moment with your family, an observation, or a view from your home.
There's no right or wrong, just be creative and show what lockdown meant for you."
If you are interested in submitting a photograph, please contact Julie for an entry form at the following link >> julie.proctor@swithlandevents.com
Photos must be received no later than Friday 29 May 2020. Exhibition dates will be announced later this year.
Background information:
Inside Stories is a joint initiative by Creative62, Pete Martin Photography, Sarah Heeley Communications, and Swithland Events. The group of local business owners will be reaching out to their network to encourage as many people as possible to support the exhibition - through submitting photographs, sponsorship and attendance.
For further information please contact Mark Robinson on 07786 916381
