Image: ‘A new world’ by Rosie Hardy. All Rights reserved.
Following the amazing success of the Miss Aniela keynote given by Natalie Dybisz at Photocamp Bradford {2009} I was really happy to come across the amazing work of Rosie Hardy.
Rosie’s work includes a lot of self portraiture – often in story-book or other narrative led scenarios - often fantastical in nature. But, whatever she presents it’s always intriguing and shrouded in mystery.
I, for one, will be hoping she’s willing to share with us the history, motivation, approach and techniques that lead her to delivering such intriguing imagery.
Info:
- When: Wednesday 7th July – from 6.00pm-9.00pm (talk starts around 6.30pm)
- Where: Old Broadcasting House, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 9EN - Directions (note: Woodhouse Lane car park closes at 9pm)
- Entry: £2 (includes hot drink, subject to availability) – booking is not required. But you can optionally register on Facebook.
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Comments on flickr…
@nickp_uk: Wow! @rosie_hardy at @exposureleeds… Such talent at such a young age. Depressing for the rest of us (but also inspiring!)
@sico33: Found Rosie’s Talk Fascinating, my favorite so far!
@the_photo_boy: Very much enjoyed the talk by @rosie_hardy at tonight’s @exposureleeds monthly meeting!
@debbieabennett: I saw you at Leeds exp (bit crazy since I live in mac!) Thought you did a great job! Very inspiring at such a young age!! :0)
@exposureleeds: A huge thanks to @rosie_hardy for delivering an amazing insight into her work at #talk&social tonight!
@Josie_Fraser: Really looking forward to this eve – I’m sacrificing #ger in World Cup semi-final for this – that’s a big deal!
@johnfotohouse: Enjoyed the Rosie Hardy presentation at Exposure Leeds tonight … I can’t believe she’s only 19! http://bit.ly/bomCpK
Catch up with Rosie on Twitter: http://twitter.com/rosie_hardy
And, on Facebook:
Simon Murray: Really enjoyed the night – Rosie’s energy is infectious and she is incredibly inspired all the while being inspiring!
James Gennard: Very much enjoyed Rosie’s presentation – quite an enthusiastic, infectious, eloquent artist of the digital era, who creates resources and images from the simplest of ideas.
Me: What a fantastic evening thanks so much to Rosie Hardy for a wonderful, insightful and entertaining talk! And thanks to so many of you guys from Exposure Leeds for turning up – 55 in the audience! Super chuffed here!
Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128032220563915
AND…
A big thanks to all those people who travelled an especially long way for the talk tonight. I’m not sure we were very carbon neutral is all I’m saying!
Oh – and I spotted this over on the MIss Aniela facebook page:
“Are you in Leeds tomorrow night? Check out the photographic legend Rosie Hardy who is talking all evening – entry is an unbelievable bargainous £2, which even gets you a free tea, so you have NO excuse!”
And… on Leeds Flickr Group and Exposure Leeds Flickr Group:
MarkoPhotoProto says: Very engaging young lady. Loved her talk and ideas – and images. Good luck Rosie!
nathan1839 says: Excellent talks and great images. Thanks Rosie
StripeyAnne says: Wow, Rosie’s presentation at last night’s event was a real inspiration, she’s so innovative – and at only 19 I expect to see her going on to great things in the future.
Thanks yet again for organising, Jon.
*Frangipani says: Woweeeeeeeee!!! So inspiring! Thanks a lot Jon for organising. Watch this space for oversized strawberries!
Links:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/leeds/discuss/72157624297384237/
http://www.flickr.com/groups/exposureleeds/discuss/72157624449101760/