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Jasmin Griffin, 28 Sep
IN A thought-provoking exhibition in Limerick, photographer David Lane
has embarked on a mission to challenge society's stereotypes
surrounding senior citizens.
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Titled, Still in Good Working Order, the portrait photography
exhibition celebrates the lives of inspiring octogenarian men and women
who continue to live vibrant, independent, and engaged lives.
The visual representation of people in their 80s, made with an
80-year-old camera, is set to open at Parkway Shopping Centre on
Thursday, 28 September.
It will feature a collection of portraits captured using a vintage
1930s Voigtlander Bessa camera, a 6x9 medium format folding camera that
many would have dismissed as a “non-working ornament.”
David acquired this vintage gem in 2018, despite its label as a mere
decorative piece.
He self-developed the photographic negatives using traditional
techniques, embracing the artistry and craftsmanship of days gone by.
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These negatives were then meticulously scanned and converted to enable
inkjet printing on aluminum sheets, thus merging the elegance of older
techniques with the precision of modern technology.
David's vision for the exhibit is clear: he aims to reframe the
narrative surrounding aging and to showcase senior citizens as integral
members of our communities.
The exhibition seeks to remind viewers that these individuals are not
exceptional outliers but rather reflections of our everyday, normal
lives.
Each portrait is a testament to the continued contributions, functions,
and value that seniors bring to their families, neighbours, and society
as a whole.
The exhibition will run until Wednesday, 4 October, and will offer a
unique opportunity to witness the transformative power of art in
challenging stereotypes and fostering a more inclusive society.