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Paul Hill: White Peak, Dark Peak


    Hall Dale, Dovedale, 1989

    An exhibition of photographs by Paul Hill, curated by John Ferreira. The exhibition provides an opportunity to view an important body of work that has not been exhibited in London for close to 20 years.

    Between 1978 and 1990, Hill embarked upon a visual odyssey across the Peak District that culminated in the publication of a monologue entitled White Peak, Dark Peak. Long out of print, this book is today viewed as a landmark in the history of British photography.

    Hill’s landscapes are produced within a tight tonal range of grays, whilst the skyline, invariably, has been removed from the image. The latter technique draws the viewer into a two-dimensional plane and creates an invitation for contemplation of the very nature of the terrain itself.

    Paul Hill is considered to be one of the most influential British photographers in the last 30 years. He has received several awards of recognition including a Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 1990 and a Fellowship of the Hasslebald Foundation in 1993 and in 1994 he was awarded an MBE for his contribution to British photography. In 2011, Paul Hill was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Fine Art by the University of Derby.

    Runs July 8 – August 20, 2011
    Private View: Thursday July 7th, 6 to 8pm

    Gallery Open Tue, Wed, Fri 11-6; Thu 11-7; Sat 11-4

    Eleven Gallery
    11 Eccleston Street
    London SW1W 9LX
    www.elevenfineart.com