Release Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SNAP! An exhibition of film photography by young people

Belconnen Community Service (BCS) invites members of the Belconnen community to view the SNAP! exhibition. Participants have been learning about film photography during weekly workshops at the West Belconnen Child and Family Centre during semester two 2011. Each participant was loaned a film camera that had been donated by a member of the community. This exhibition is the culmination of their work. It includes colour photography, visual journals and black and white photograms or cameraless photos.

The participants are from a highly visually literate generation. They have embraced the opportunity to work with old fashioned film technology. Many of them have also chosen timeless themes and subjects for their work. Following are some excerpts from their artists’ statements.

“I love taking pictures because they capture the moments of the good and the bad. They also give me a great feeling about 2011”

“I liked experimenting, taking pictures of moving objects and reflections in water.”

“It’s like a puzzle of life.”

“It was great learning about the techniques behind photography and working in the darkroom, but the best part was taking the photos themselves.”

“My pictures are based on the country because I feel safe and love being there”

“The thing I love about photography is that you can take pictures of whatever you want and through your pictures express yourself.”

The exhibition will be opened by Dr Martyn Jolly (Head of Photography and Media Arts, ANU School of Art) Thursday December 15th 4:30pm. SNAP! will run until Jan 13th. Gallery@bcs is open Monday to Friday: 9am – 4:30pm

Media contact: Simone Penkethman, Community Engagement Officer, Belconnen Community Service, 62640271, 0437074828