Incredible collection of photographs displayed at Waterford Central Library
Carn Stove by James Hughes
The work of photographer James Hughes has been welcomed to Waterford.
Hughes’ photographic exhibition, titled 'The Decoration of Absence: The Silent Traces of Irish Interiors' will be opened by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Seamus Ryan at the Index Gallery Central Library on Wednesday, October 1 at 6.30pm and all are welcome to attend.
James Hughes is a Northern Irish photographer and artist, whose photographic practice ranges from social documentary through commercial to fine art photography.
His first photographic experience was of a childhood spent using a box brownie, which was made by his mother when she worked for Kodak.
James is self-taught, and influenced by late 20th century photography and literature, influences that he continues to link through his practice to-date.
A celebrated photographer, with many exhibitions and awards, his work is represented internationally in museums and galleries.
The exhibition runs at the Index Gallery, Central Library from October 1 to 31 (Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 10am-5pm, Wed 1-8pm and Sat 10am-1pm and 2-5pm).
