In Darkness, Light

London charity Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT), is delighted to announce the launch of a new exhibition as the pinnacle event of its golden anniversary celebrations.

From the 17th-27th June (9am-7pm) at theprintspace gallery in Shoreditch, London, 'In Darkness, Light' will display portraits by local boy and music photographer Lawrence Watson - inspired by the transformative effect that Spitalfields Crypt Trst (SCT) has had on the lives of hundreds of people in recovery from drug and alcohol addictions.

The photography is reminiscent of London portrait photography in the swingning 60's, when SCT was founded. The strong light and shadow in all of the photographs are intended to provoke reflections on our associations with darkness and light. Lawrence has photographed iconic portraits of music greats including David Bowie, James Brown, Run DMC and Noel Gallagher, to name a few.

Also featuring the faces of some well-known celebrities, Spitalfields locals from the arts and cultural world, people whose lives have been impacted by addiction and/or homelessness, or are concerned by these issues. Including film-maker Ken Loach, acclaimed theatre and film actor Jonathon Pryce, TV actor and personality Denise Walsh (coronation street/loose women), rock musician Noel Gallagher, Jo wood and novelist Diran Adebayo.