RICHARD GAUNT: DAY BY DAY | ART PREVIEW
Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay
Mon 5-Sat 17 Mar
Starting out with photography during his teenage years in Darlington, Richard Gaunt began his creative journey by capturing the environment he grew up in and developing those photos in a sleeping bag in his kitchen. Gaunt has spent over 50 years taking photos of everyday life around Wales, from Cardiff to the old industrial parts of south Wales, also venturing to northern England.
His first book, Steam In The North, concentrated on the northern depths of Darlington and Durham; his second book saw him venture south to Whitby. Now, Gaunt showcases the work he has collated through the decades in an exhibition to accompany his latest book, Day By Day.
His style of photography steers away from the traditional conventions of highlighting the bold and vibrant, but more focuses on what we, as people, take for granted. Corner shops, backstreets, all things Richard aims to highlight in daily life, celebrating what we tend to overlook. Offering a visual representation of Welsh history, the exhibition thematically shows the industrial landscape, people, places of worship in Wales and more, and how each area has changed throughout time – sometimes beyond recognition. This is perfect for anyone looking to educate or remind themselves of the history of Wales in a more abstract manner.
Admission: free. Info: 029 2087 7959 / www.norwegianchurchcardiff.com
words ROSS DAWSON