Deliberately informal, The Social pairs a photographer with another photography professional who each offer tips on a theme. Participants are encouraged to join in, based on their own experiences of the evening’s theme. The theme for this session is writing creatively about your work, with Alisha Brocklebank and Phoebe Cripps. We'll hear a short talk by each invited speaker and have plenty of time to discuss the theme as a group.

Biographies:

Alisha Brocklebank is a visual artist and researcher based in London. Her work explores the concept of visual empathy, and the ways in which our identities are shaped by personal histories and relationships. In particular, she is interested in how visual elements can be used to create a sense of empathy and connection between individuals, even in the absence of direct interaction or communication. Characterised by a deep sensitivity to the human experience, and a willingness to grapple with difficult or uncomfortable emotions, she aims to expand our collective understanding of ourselves and place in the world. She also works for MØRNING, a creative strategy agency based in London and recently worked for New York-based photographer Ryan McGinley. Her publications include ‘Trust Me I’m Jesus’ (2022) stocked at The Photographer’s Gallery, CASA Magazines and PageMasters; and ‘Rage Will Save’ (2021) stocked at Magazine Brighton and CASA Magazines.

Phoebe Cripps is a critic, curator and writer based in London. Recently Curator at Goldsmiths CCA, Cripps has written for frieze, The Times Literary Supplement, Art Monthly, Flash Art, Rhizome, Elephant, The Art Newspaper, Amuse, this is tomorrow, AMA, ShortList, OUT OF ORDER, and others, as well as co-running the project space Flatland Projects (2019-2021) and co-curating shows such as Alt-Age, a festival of talks and performances on conspiracies and memes in the age of Trump at the Design Museum. Cripps is currently working on a creative non-fiction collection on whiteness, hysteria and radical forms of friendship, through the lens of “fallen women” in pop culture such as Jade Goody, Nigella Lawson, Amanda Knox and Little Edie.