I have been asked by a couple of photographers who are also curators of a gallery, to help with a project for Barnardos based in Rochdale. It involves a group of youngsters with varying disabilities and the idea is to represent them in through photography using their own inspirations and ideas as a basis for the project. It is a long-term project but a great opportunity to be involved in something so positive. It is a collaboration between Elaine Gansler the Barnardos Team Leader and Julian Williams and Jackie Taylor, the curators of See Gallery in Rawtenstall. The support that Barnardos gives is vital in order for the children to develop. It is also a great social event for the group and way to explore a range of new and exciting experiences and opportunities.
I met up with them for the first time yesterday and encountered the most fantastic group of young kids. They were funny, eager and full of brilliant ideas for the project. It will be a privilege to work with such a creative team of young individuals. We are meeting up again on Saturday 27th November in order to get the kids to photograph each other and be photographed. The idea is to give them the experience of being both in front of and behind the camera and explore the possibilities in available to them through creativity.
http://www.barnardos.org.uk/rochdale.htmhttp://www.barnardos.org.uk/rochdale.htm
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