Nicholas Wesson | Mark Coverdale 12th - 22st June

Nicholas Wesson | Mark Coverdale

12th - 22st June –

Nicholas Wesson has been working with a camera for the past fifteen years, including a decade immersed in the energy of the music scene. During this time, he produced editorial images for websites, magazines, newspapers and agencies, developing a strong visual instinct and a keen eye for the moment. Since 2020, his practice has taken a more reflective turn. Inspired by the work of Chris Killip and Graham Smith, both known for their powerful documentation of life in the North East of England, Nicholas has shifted his focus towards documentary photography. His current work explores the changing character of post-industrial landscapes close to home. Through a thoughtful and observant approach, he aims to capture not only places, but also the subtle traces of history, community and transition embedded within them. Mark Coverdale is a painter, publisher and performance poet/ Founder of Tonic Sta Press and the band Three Clicks Left

Fuimus ( We Have Been)

In the mid-1800s East Cleveland’s agricultural economy was transformed by the discovery of ironstone, which saw rapid industrial growth and an influx of workers seeking employment in the mines and steelworks. The last mine closed in 1964 and the remaining blast furnace was demolished in 1973. Since then the area has seen economic decline.

These black and white images are embellished with the iron ochre discharged into Skinningrove Beck. They reflect the indelible marks of industry that are still visible in these once thriving communities.

Denbora (Time)

Heroyni 60 30-minute portraits on glass.

24 hours in the Guggenheim Bilbao / 24 one-hour paintings of people looking at art.

You come with Euros you'll meet resistance a Basque industrial landscape and poem that will exist 23/05-23/06.

Skating A one-off performance piece on 11/06 by Three Clicks Left responding to a graphic score by Julien Paccard.

Instagram: @nicholaswesson@tonicstapress

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