Press Release:

Photographer Gareth Phillips discusses his latest book installation ‘The Abysm’ with photographer and researcher Bartosz Nowicki.

About this event

Join us at College Street Gallery, Swansea to hear photographer Gareth Phillips discuss the thoughts and ideas surrounding his latest book installation ‘The Abysm’. 

Book Description

“The Abysm is the onset of a life-threatening disease. It is the spectacle of witness. It is the blizzard of historical indecision. It is the algid recess of memory. It is the admission of regret. It is the search for atonement. It is the finished edition. It is the father and son”. 

Using the overlooked importance of the photo book dummy and temporality of installation, The Abysm, by Gareth Phillips, will showcase three editions of the same work in vastly different iterations. The photo book dummies, containing continuous re workings of narrative, mimic the arduous journey that both author and protagonist have endured whilst creating this work. This temporary ‘library’ within the gallery is an installation of all the photo book dummies created in relation to this ongoing body of work. 

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This talk will also be accessible virtually via Zoom. If you wish to join us virtually, please see zoom details below and do not book a ticket.