Richard Oughton – It’s All About The Light

As part of our programme supported by Photoworks Photography, lecturer Richard Oughton https://www.richardoughton.co.uk/ will be joining us.

A Blackpool based photographer.

If asked where you would find him it would be on the edge of the dance floor in the shadows. An unawareness of the camera enabling him to capture that decisive moment.

It’s almost two decades now since he picked up a camera and it’s been an amazing journey. Focusing on underground British subcultures including Northern Soul, Mod, Ska and Skinhead with their pathognomonic aesthetic and rituals, he explores the exceptional dynamic between people and their all-consuming passion be it music, scooters or fashion.

Also of integral importance to his work, is to narrate the importance of both individual identity and a collective sense of camaraderie that underpins these cultural movements.

His photographic look and style is about capturing and creating a unique and atmospheric look to evoke the senses this also resonates within his portraiture and commissioned pieces. His style may not be to everyone’s liking but, if you’ve read this far, then you know what you’re getting yourself in to…it’s all about the light.

Access

Important physical access info:

Please note that this session is upstairs. We are in the process of installing a lift, however due to unforeseen delays this is now due to be completed later in the year. The event space is up a single flight of 14 steps then you go around the corner and there are two small steps. Once you’re upstairs there’s a loo. You shouldn’t need to come downstairs for anything until the end of the activity.

If you have additional access needs (e.g. large print, BSL interpreter, level access) please let us know by emailing (using the contact organiser button/link) or sending us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790.

GETTING HERE

• Tram to North Pier.
• Bus: No 3 3a, 5 or 6 bus to Church St (Stanley Buildings) OR 3, 3A, 5, 5A,5B, 5C, 7, 7A, 14 to Talbot Rd
• Driving: The closest pay and display car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There is also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park.