I think I’m having a mid-life crisis. Only instead of buying a Ferrari (I doubt I could even afford a Tonka Toy version) or getting a tattoo, I’m spewing out photographs like a faulty slot machine.
A few years ago I briefly met photographer Paul Floyd Blake, who told me he never pursued photography until his 40s, and that really stayed with me. It’s been 30 years since I did a CSE, but since getting my first DSLR three years ago I’ve been on a roll. Oh, believe me when I say I take loads of shit pictures, but I’m learning and improving, and loving it.
And I have my first exhibition – whoop! A pop-up in the gorgeous surrounds of Holy Trinity Church on 6th and 7th July. The theme is Creation, as I’ve had the honour of snapping a variety of very talented artists and performers in Leeds, so I’m pegging their art and vitality on a few washing lines. Pop in during the day on those dates, or join me from 6:30pm on 7th July for an open evening with live music and dance from SAA-uk and Yorkshire Life Aquatic.
In the meantime, a few examples…
![Bassekou Kouyate](https://mlssyc5aactc.i.optimole.com/w:640/h:454/q:mauto/f:best/https://theculturevulture.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Bassekou-Kouyate.jpg)
![Carnival 1 2014](https://mlssyc5aactc.i.optimole.com/w:454/h:640/q:mauto/f:best/https://theculturevulture.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Carnival-1-2014.jpg)
Creation is on at Arts@Trinity, Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane 10am-5pm on 6th and 7th July. There’ll be a celebration evening on 7th July from 6:30pm with live music and dance – everyone welcome.