Image copyright Rebecca Dixon
Bolton might not be the first place you think of when it comes to a hub of creativity. But the standard of photography at the University of Bolton is getting better every year - the best of Bolton is at least on a par with its nearest rivals (MMU and Stockport), if not outshining them. Don't be put off by the degree posters, they are as naff as they come, but there are some really talented and creative works on show. The thing about the work is that it seems sincere, its not surrounded by highbrow pompousness, yet there is a lot of high class sophistication on show (as well as some weaker bodies of work, as you get in many degree shows)
The work on offer at Bolton is varied, interesting and inspiring. From in your face, large format Photographs to some delicate and beautiful 6x6 images to the surreal and quirky... it has a real mix of styles and genres and definitely ticks the box of having quality.
Whilst there are lots of peoples work that left me thinking wow! My personal favourites are Rebecca Dixon's medium format photographs which were both quirky and beautiful and Jon Fitton's photographs of Kosovo. Both technically and creatively brilliant.
In terms of the arts, The University of Bolton degree show is a good show but for me the photography show is definitely the highlight.
The show is only on until this Thursday (23rd June) http://www.bolton.ac.uk/CreativeShow/Home.aspx
so get down tomorrow if you can.
Oh, one last thing... my only real gripe is the lack of access to people's work via the tinternet... please get a website guys, they're free!
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