I recently had the joy of photographing the opening event for Firstsite‘s exhibition BIG WOMEN, celebrating the creative achievements of women in art, curated by Sarah Lucas.
“Featuring the work of over twenty high-profile female artists, the BIG WOMEN exhibition includes a variety of works that will make you think, laugh and reflect on the role women play in the creative world.”
It’s a fantastic exhibition of works including sculpture, painting, film and fashion by artists including Renata Adela, Erica Åkerlund, Fiona Banner aka The Vanity Press, Kate Boxer, Yoko Brown, Angela Bulloch, Phillippa Clayden, Sonia Coode-Adams, Vanessa Fristedt, Maggi Hambling, Pam Hogg, Rachel Howard, Merilyn Humphreys, Patricia Jordan, Princess Julia, Abigail Lane, Tory Lawrence, Millie Laws, Polly Morgan, Clare Palmier, Georgina Starr, Milly Thompson, Gillian Wearing, Sue Webster, and Sarah Lucas herself.
Below are some photographs from the fabulous opening event, but visit Firstsite’s website to find out more about the exhibition. It really is brilliant – I’ve been back to have a proper look at the work since the opening but must go again, there is so much to see!
In addition to the exhibition opening, I had a great time working with the team to photograph the new ‘Baps’ T-shirts by BIG WOMEN Artist Erica Akerlund, which you can find in the Firstsite online store and shop – aren’t they brilliant!
Huge thanks as always to the wonderful team at Firstsite and to all the fantastic models!
BIG WOMEN is open until Sunday 18 June 2023 at Firstsite.
Firstsite
Lewis Gardens, High Street,
Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH
Website: firstsite.uk
Telephone: 01206 713 700
Email: info@firstsite.uk