Showing posts with label Astrid Schulz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Astrid Schulz. Show all posts

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

‘London Independent Photography’s 23nd Annual Exhibition’: 18 - 29.10.11


London Photographic Association member Astrid Schulz is very proud to announce that four of her images from the series ‘Hairdressers’ have been selected for the LIP members show.

The LIP Annual Exhibition aims to provide a platform for members to exhibit their best work, to be viewed by each other and the general public. This time the selection process was conducted by individual professionals (Bridget Coaker, picture editor at Guardian Newspaper Group & Director of Troika Editions and Mick Williamson, head of photography at London Metropolitan University), who are connected to London's photographic community.

Venue: The Strand Gallery (Proud Central)
32 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6BP
Showtime: 18.10.10 - 29.10.10
Opening times: Monday – Saturday: 11am – 7pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm

‘Hairdressers’ is inspired by the novel Egalia's Daughters in which the protagonists swapped gender based roles. I am questioning our perception on what is regarded as ‘normal’ and what is ‘abnormal’. The models look ridiculous because we do not expect men to go through such treatments, but for women of our society this is perfectly normal. Just wondering: perhaps it’s time for men to get emancipated?

The series of twelve can be seen at: http://www.astridschulz.com/hairdressers/

Monday, 19 September 2011

Astrid Schulz : 'Kate's Journal': Solo Show 17.10 – 22.10.11




 'Kate's Journal': Solo Show 17.10 – 22.10.11 
Commemorating 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month' in October
By Astrid Schulz

Portrait photographer Astrid Schulz is exhibiting a series of 15 images, showing a personal story of the different stages of breast cancer treatment - in the most positive way possible!
The show takes place from 17 - 22 October 2011 at 'The Underground Gallery', The Strand, Charing Cross Underground Station Exit 9, London WC2N 4HZ

The exhibition is also featuring talks and special events on breast cancer (see below).

Opening party: Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 6.00 – 8.30pm

Evening talk: 'How to rebuild your confidence in style', Wednesday, 19 October, 6.00 – 8.30pm

Afternoon talk: 'Emotional support for patients and their next of kin', Thursday, 20 October, 2.00 – 4.30pm

Free photo session for breast cancer patients: Saturday, 22 October, 12.00 – 6.00pm

Kate’s comment on her images:
'Kate’s Journal’ is a series of portraits that tells my recent journey through breast cancer treatment with a sensitive combination of honesty and subtlety. Astrid has captured my story with great compassion without using any imagery of inherent shock value, in other words, without direct reference to my illness. In this way the viewer senses rather than sees its impact. This is going to be a compelling exhibition with the intention of leaving others empowered and giving a sense of hope to those who undergo life-changing illnesses.

More background information about 'Kate's Journal' can be found on the LPA Featured Gallery.

Friday, 28 January 2011

‘Over the Hill’: A Photographic Journey


Group show from 01.02 – 27.02.11

This exhibition is in fact a photographic digital installation, instigated by Tim Andrews, who suffers from Parkinson's disease. He had the urge to be seen through the eyes of over 100 photographers since the onset of his illness. The impressive list of top photographers includes Rankin, Harry Borden, Vanessa Winship & Steve Bloom (who's image of Tim became a finalist at the Taylor Wessing prize, National Portrait Gallery).

Astrid’s contribution to this compelling compilation is the image 'Wanted: Tim Andrews', which is exploring Tim's love for acting, cinema visits and his childhood dream of being a cowboy...

The venue: The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4AA
Opening times: 1. February — 27. February
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.30am - 5.00pm
Sunday: 11.00am - 5.00pm, Monday: closed

This exhibition is raising money for the charity organization Parkinson’s UK. If you are not able to visit but would like to make a donation, you may do so by logging on to www.justgiving.com/Tim-Andrews2-OvertheHill

If you want to find out more about the show, please visit the lightbox.com
Sent by Astrid Schulz