Inspired by the visual storytelling found in photography, cinema and architecture, we look at the relationship between framing and composition in shaping an image. Artist Isabelle Young draws from the works of artists such as Eugène Atget, Lee Miller, Gordon Parks and Luigi Ghirri, as well as filmmakers such as Wes Anderson, Alfred Hitchcock and Federico Fellini, to offer a multi-dimensional approach into into these fundamental principles of photography.

Over two days, you will learn and reflect on techniques to focus to direct the gaze and create meaning. This workshop includes a visit to our new Deborah Turbeville.

Format

The day will include a presentation by the artist with group discussion throughout. The afternoon will be an offsite practical activity to explore framing and composition. There will be opportunities for peer review, questions and feedback. This workshop is for photographers and artists interested in developing their camera skills and experimenting with architecture, interior and still life photography.

Saturday 30 November, 10.30-16.00 GMT at The Photographers’ Gallery
Sunday 1 December, 10.30-13.30 GMT on Zoom

Who is this for?

This course is suitable for photographers, artists and others interested in photography and developing awareness of framing, framing techniques and decision making.

Isabelle Young (b. 1989, London, UK) graduated from the Royal College of Art, London with an MA in Photography (2022) and was recently awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Artist Grant (2024). Isabelle Young: The importance of elsewhere, her first US solo exhibition was recently on view at SOCO Gallery, Charlotte, NC, USA. Group exhibitions include Hospital Rooms Digital Art School, Hauser & Wirth, London, UK (2024); The Amber Room, Cedric Bardawil Gallery, London, UK (2024); Palazzo Monti: Transatlantico, Mana Contemporary, Jersey City, USA (2020); Van Gogh House, London, UK (2020); Galerie Norbert Arns, Cologne, Germany (2019). Collections include Credit Suisse Collection, Switzerland; Museo Casa Mollino, Turin, Italy; Katrin Bellinger Collection, London, UK; Simmons and Simmons, London, UK; and Palazzo Monti, Brescia, Italy.

Bursaries

A number of partial bursaries covering 50 per cent of course fees will be awarded on a first come basis. Applicants who wish to be considered for a partial bursary should submit a statement (max. 500 words) to projects@tpg.org.uk, outlining how Workshop: Framing and Composition would contribute to their professional development. Successful applicants will be notified within a week of submission. 

We actively encourage applications from groups who are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector in the UK. This includes people who identify as D/deaf, disabled* and neurodivergent; those with caring responsibilities; candidates from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds; and arts and culture professionals whose career development has been negatively impacted by Covid-19, prioritising independent artists, freelancers and those made redundant/at risk of redundancy since 2020.

*The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Sharing that you are disabled will not be used in any way in judging the quality of your application.

Details on how to access the talk will be confirmed upon registration. Please check your junk folders if you haven't received an email from TPG confirming your place.

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