New Photographic Exhibition Opening At Lockwoods

Tuesday 26 January

Local photographic artist Kirstie Handley 38, has spent several years developing a specialism in photographing nature, following an early career in press photography and an honours degree in the subject.

Her New Exhibition "Northern Coast and Countryside" will open at Lockwoods on Thursday 28th January from 7pm with a Champagne and Canapes reception to introduce Kirstie and her work.

“My love of photography is about being able to fully capture a moment, and directly transport it to the audience. I am particularly interested in how people are shaped by their natural surroundings. The rugged and dramatic beauty of the Northern England Coast and Countryside has a strong influence on the character, energy and strength of the people who live close to it, and is an inspiration to those who visit”.

This exhibition at Lockwoods Restaurant in Ripon is of work which Kirstie has created over the last few years whilst travelling across the North of England, soaking in the power of the land and sea scape .

Kirstie say’s “Lockwoods combines the best of traditional and contemporary side by side, in its ambience, service and food. As soon as you walk through the door you feel a refreshing sense of wellbeing. I am hoping that my images will inspire customers to fully enjoy the experience’.

Matthew Lockwood, owner of Lockwoods Restaurant in North Street, Ripon strives to produce “a refreshing experience of traditional flavours, in a relaxed contemporary setting”. This passion has been recognised by a Deliciouslyorkshire award from the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber, which is a testament to the great locally sourced ingredients used in his menus

Matthew say’s, “Our fresh locally produced food comes from the sea and land, and contains all the goodness you see and feel when out in nature. I am delighted that we will be exhibiting Kirstie’s inspiring photography, which captures Yorkshires great pantry from which we work”.

Kirstie Handley’s work has achieved critical acclaim in the British Journal of Photography, and the exhibition at Lockwoods will run from January 28th until the end of July 2010.

Lockwoods Restaurant 83 North Street Ripon HG4 1D Tel: 01765 607555

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