16 Feb
Gatherings
Throughout March, professional photographer, Chris Foster of Chris Foster Photography will be exhibiting his work at Todmorden Information Centre.
As the Covid 19 pandemic forced us into lockdown the word ‘gathering’ became synonymous with something we could no longer do, something which was in fact illegal. Yet, while we were forced to wave to each other from different sides of the street, to talk through windows, or to meet in some new virtual capacity, nature carried on without us. Perhaps even celebrated our absence from places we had previously dominated.
Forced to stay local, to be still, and seeking the connection, one could no longer find with people, Chris began to wander areas he had not yet given attention, often due to a lack of time. The pandemic, it seems, forced many of us to slow down, to ponder, to reflect. As the weeks became months, and even years, he became the observer of these gatherings in nature; places where starlings chattered amongst the branches, badgers collected in the evening light and rain drops congregated on leaves and webs.
Now we once again gather, enjoying each other’s company and revelling in the closeness of each other. Nowhere is this celebration of each other, of community more evident than in the Todmorden Makery, where young and old gather to create, to talk, to share. In fact, it was in the Makery that Chris built the frames which hold the prints you'll see. As such 20% of all profits from sales will be donated to this group to ensure that we can continue to gather.
We hope you'll join us in supporting Chris throughout the month of March!
If you have any questions, please email Chris directly at: [email protected].