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SUMMARY:May 18\, 2026 at 7:00 PM: Doug Chinnery will present  “Working at the Edge of an Unthought”
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nAbstraction is often where clarity falters & imagination begins. Many photographers find themselves uneasy here – between what is seen & what is felt\, between subject & sensation. Yet it’s in this uncertain territory that some of the most original & personal work is born. \nIn this presentation\, Doug will explore what it means to see abstractly – to move beyond representation & into perception\, intuition & response. Together\, we’ll look at how to loosen control\, embrace ambiguity & cultivate the mental space where unexpected images emerge. The audience will discover practical ways to translate that awareness into compelling visual form\, using their camera & their own sensitivity as creative instruments. \nIn the second half of this session\, Doug will demonstrate how he takes raw\, ordinary photographs & transforms them into expressive abstractions\, using Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop in unconventional ways that align with his creative intent. \nThis session is both a meditation & a workshop – a chance to stand at the edge of the un-thought\, to look beyond what one know & perhaps to rediscover the excitement of making images that surprise even us. \n  \nDoug comes to us from the UK. In Doug’s own words: “I am primarily influenced by & draw inspiration from Abstract Expressionist painters such as Hodgkin\, Feiler\, Rae & Ryman. My gestural work aims to distil the rhythm\, rhyme & flow of the landscape through poetic visual expressions.  \n  \nWith the camera as my principal medium\, mirroring my painted mixed-media abstracts\, I attempt to create intuitive\, abstracted works that layer texture\, colour & form to elicit a deeply emotional & expressive response to the natural & built environments. \n  \nLiving on a remote island in the Outer Hebrides\, much of my time is devoted to teaching\, especially through our online & app-based creative photography community at fyv.art. I have a passion for creative thinking & relish encouraging students worldwide to discover their own unique artistic voice. \n  \nI have exhibited widely in the UK & overseas\, have taught in the Photography Degree course at the Bradford College of Art. My first book\, ‘Abstract Mindedness’ has now sold out.  \n  \nWhen not making art\, I derive great pleasure from making (rather poor) furniture & spending time with my wife\, Beth\, & our exuberant Golden Retriever\, Eddie.” \n  \nPlease check out Doug’s online creative learning and community sites: \n  \n\ndoug@dougchinnery.com\nwww.dougchinnery.com\nFYV – find your voice\nwww.baileychinnery.com\n\nThis will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation. For non-members interested in attending\, please register by making your $10 donation at https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/may-18-2026-at-700-pm-doug-chinnery-will-present-working-at-the-edge-of-an-unthought/
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