THE EXHIBITION
‘We Play In Time’ is a photographic exhibition about Saddleworth and its Dobcross Silver Band. Artist Simon Buckley followed the brass band for a year, creating a time capsule using low-light photography, video and sound. He recorded a piece of music inspired by the history of the band and photographed Saddleworth at dusk, revealing a silent and hidden world. Throughout the month of June the Weavers Factory Loom Shop will be transformed into Dobcross Square at dusk, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the legendary Whit Friday brass band concerts (but without the rain!)
THE ARTIST
Artist Simon Buckley lives in the city of Salford, just across the Irwell from Manchester. where he has lived for most of his life. His work explores themes of transition within the urban environment and is currently running the Not Quite Light project, which examines themes of heritage and regeneration at dawn and dusk. His work has been published nationally and internationally, and he has exhibited in the UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong and China.
EXHIBITION PHOTOGRAPHS
