Craig Holloway

Ballarat
Photography

Abandoned Places

A$870
of $7,000 targetyrs ago
Closed on 24th Jul 2013 at 2:00AM.
The project is to exhibit my new photographic series entitled 'Abandoned Places' and design & print an accompanying hard cover book. 

Funds will go towards printing/mounting images (and framing a selected few), and design/printing of accompanying hard cover book (50 copies) for my exhibition at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2013, beginning on the 17th August upstairs at the newly renovated Mitchell Harris Wine Bar in Ballarat

The funds generated will go towards following:
• printing/mounting of images and framing a selected few - $2500
• design/printing of 50 x hardcover books - $4500

NB: funds achieved over target to go towards extra framing & promoting the exhibition & book

I've exhibited previously in the 2009 & 2011 Foto Biennale's however this years event sees me taking a departure from my current commercial work to allow more time to explore the subject & develop the book - my first one, as well as finding some more places to photograph.

Why 'Abandoned Places' ?

When I began thinking about this exhibition I realized I already had a number of images along this theme, beginning with the railway shed above.
For some reason I'm drawn to the rusty, the broken down & derelict, maybe it's because they seem to have their own personality and could tell a story or two.
I wonder who worked or lived in these places, what happened there and what secrets do they hold....

You can follow my progress at www.facebook.com/abandonedplaces2013 

You may even know an abandoned place that needs some love.......
any suggestions?


For further info visit:
www.artfocus.net.au
www.artfocus.photoshelter.com
www.facebook.com/ARTfocusgallery

Subsequent to this exhibition & book (but not entirely dependent on success or otherwise of above project), I plan to establish a permanent photographic gallery and creative hub in a currently unused & yet to be discovered space!

The proposed gallery will exhibit my work and also be available for previously unexhibited photographers from the region to show their work on a periodic basis, whose exhibitions we will assist with in printing, framing and marketing.

But that's a whole other project.....

Thanks for taking the time to visit,
Craig 

Upstairs at Mitchell Harris Wine Bar mitchellharriswinebar, where my exhibition will be held.


Following a few more possible images for my exhibition & book......
Petrol Station station near Beaufort

'Wendouree' bus in field near Bungaree
Bright little arrangement found in a cupboard of an abandoned farmhouse.....juice anyone?









Thankyou! You'll receive an invitation to the launch of my exhibition 'Abandonded Places' plus a copy of my Best of the Great Ocean Road - DVD Postcard* * postage included within Aus

1 chosen / 24 available

Est. delivery is Aug 13

Thanks for your support! Receive a selection of 5 x greeting cards* (100mm x 150mm) of regional Victoria. * postage included within Aus

2 chosen / 48 available

Est. delivery is Aug 13

Receive an archival quality print* entitled 'Daylesford' - measuring 42cm x 29cm, limited to an edition of 25. The image captures the eclectic & historic nature of this unique township in the Central Highlands of Victoria. NB: text is an example only, handwriting will appear on the print. * postage included within Aus

0 chosen / 25 available

Est. delivery is Mar 13

Receive the 'Abandoned Places' artists book, limited to an edition of 100 and created through the success of this campaign. This 33cm x 28mm hardcover book with linen cover will contain original images from the exhibition, and more along this theme. Your name will appear in the book acknowledging your support. * postage included within Aus Below is preview of linen cover on book produced by Blurb, it will have a dust jacket as well. NB: Linen cover might be grey, haven't decided yet!

2 chosen / 48 available

Est. delivery is Aug 13

Let my images work for you! Do you have an upcoming event or occasion you'd like to make memorable or need some commercial images to promote and market your business? I work with a professional standard DSLR camera and have extensive event and commercial experience.

1 chosen / 4 available

Est. delivery is Sep 13

Chose a limited edition archival print (unframed) from the 'Abandoned Places' exhibition. Artworks will measure between 750mm - 1000mm wide, limited to an edition of 10 and signed by the artist. You'll also receive a copy of the limited edition artists book as described above! * postage included within Aus

0 chosen / 10 available

Est. delivery is Sep 13