Art
At the Going Down of the Sun
- Artists
- Marko Dutka
Bristol Cathedral hosts this significant photography exhibition, remembering those who lost their lives in the First World War.
At the Going Down of the Sun is the culmination of a four-year project by Bristol photographer Marko Dutka and features images of Commonwealth, civilian and enemy war graves, war memorials and associated bomb and air crash sites across the Bristol and Bath region, photographed between the hours of dusk and dawn.
“By taking this nocturnal approach, the photographs show not just the graves but also the subtle indicators of contemporary human existence such as light pollution and car, plane and satellite trails.
“These acted as a metaphor for our continuing relationship with the people in the graves so that we can ask questions about why and how we remember those taken from us by conflict.
“The range of graves photographed is extensive, capturing examples of a wide range of ages, races and faiths. Of considerable importance was the opportunity to capture female war graves that told the stories of women as acting participants, civilians and widows.”
Nine of the images will be accompanied by QR codes. These will provide links to oral histories spoken by people who knew those buried. These voices will speak about the humanity of these individuals’ lives.
Sept 5-Nov 19, Bristol Cathedral, 8am-5pm (Sat & Sun 8am-3.15pm), free.
For more info, visit bristol-cathedral.co.uk/whats-on/at-the-going-down-of-the-sun
Pic: Marko Dutka
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