Stuart Griffiths, exhibiting 'Closer', started photography as a young soldier whilst patrolling west Belfast in the late 80s. The exhibition, in it's entirety, attempts to question the heroic notion and harsh reality of what it means to enlist to serve ones country, and what remains for veterans at the end of this dangerous and altruistic act. I say that the question raised is one typical of any soldier. Having been brought up in rural N.I. these particular images alone meant nothing to me, but what was of interest wasn't the photos, but the collection of the soldiers' letters displayed: shown alongside the photographs, which act as a catalyst, they allow the thoughts of the soldiers, and more importantly the memories of the Troubles, to become a reality once again.
Until 14th November 2010.
Until 14th November 2010.
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