scratch the surface

Photography collective ‘Scratch the Surface’ presents an exhibition of photographic work at the EAST GALLERY on Brick Lane. The exhibition will be on the theme of identity and memory.

This exhibition will see the collaboration of artists working with the medium of photography; Holly Birtles, Rachel Cunningham, Paul Lobban, Chantelle Nash, Debbie Naylor, Bridie Riley, Andre Pinkowski Jessica Stockdale, Bindi Vora. All of which have employed a diverse approach in response to the notions surrounding Scratch The Surface.

Besides giving the artists a platform to show their work we will also be raising money for The Alzheimer’s Society through an auction. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that is the main cause of Dementia affecting over 450,000 people in the UK gradually damaging the brain resulting in loss of memory, mood changes, problems communicating and carrying out even the simplest of tasks can become a challenge.

The Private View for the exhibition will take place on Wednesday 25th April 2012 at 6pm within the gallery space. The Auction of the work for The Alzheimer’s Society will take place on Sunday 30th April 2012.