Circus photographic exhibition highlights work of Anderson & Low at The Lowry, Salford Quays

Jan 28 2010 Chester Chronicle

THE first new exhibition of The Lowry’s 10th anniversary year celebrates the 20th anniversary of Jonathan Anderson and Edwin Low’s ongoing collaboration.

Internationally acclaimed fine art photographers Anderson and Low present their first figurative colour series, Circus, a radical development in the artists’ studies of the relationship between the body, costume, performance and identity.

The subjects are members of an international circus company that performs at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, shot in 2006 and 2008.

These colour photographs depict performers pictured in their stage costumes and make-up in two related series.

They also present their first ever video art installation, created especially for this exhibition. Comprising of three film loops shown on three different screens, it shows film of movement by Pasha, an aerial silk performer.

This breakthrough piece encourages the viewer to consider the relationship between performers’ own physicality and power, the seemingly impossible exertions of their art and the tools used in performance.

Circus can be seen at The Lowry at Salford Quays until April 11. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.