The best things come to those who wait, something that Jim Duffy understands. Because the 75-year-old grandad, who worked as a portrait photographer half a century ago, is only now holding his first exhibition.
Jim, who lives in Dalgety Bay, was as a freelance photographer in his 20s and photographed many well-kent Scottish faces, including boxer Jim Watt, comedian Andy Cameron and actors Juliet Cadzow and Russell Hunter, not to mention the 1978 Scottish Football World Cup squad.
Unfortunately, the erratic nature of the work meant that Jim – a father of four – had to abandon his photography for a steadier career.
Retirement, however, has seen him reignite his passion and this time around, technology has allowed him to get creative with colour and form. By fusing and overlaying photographs from a variety of sources – including his own back catalogue – Jim has created a series of unique and surreal images. These ‘fused’ photographs, alongside some of his more traditional landscape and portrait work, form the basis of his first ever public exhibition which is on now at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes.
“I am absolutely delighted to be launching my own exhibition at the age of 75,” said Jim, who originally hails from Falkirk. “It’s been a long-held dream.”
He added: “The technology has really changed since I was a young photographer hanging up prints in a makeshift dark room, but the essence of an eye-catching image remains the same.
“I’ve kept up my interest as an enthusiastic amateur over the years and have really enjoyed developing my knowledge of digital photography and editing to create more abstract images which I hope visitors will enjoy.”
Entitled FUSION, the exhibition opened 12 February and runs until April.
Highlights include images of the Kelpies, the Forth Rail Bridge and other Scottish landmarks presented in unfamiliar and eye-catching ways by bold use of colour and contrast.
Full details:
Show: FUSION by Jim Duffy
Venue: Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 5NX, 01592 611101 More info: visit www.jimduffyphotography.com
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