20 December 2007
Taking the plunge: An exhibition of photographs by Ruth
Corney
Lauderdale House, N6; 15 -27 January 2008
A new photographic exhibition
showing Hampstead Heath through the eyes of its visitors opens
to the public next month.
Taking The Plunge: An exhibition of photographs by Ruth Corney
features around 50 images of the Heath – focussing particularly on
the lido and bathing ponds - which capture the changing seasons.
These include a summer downpour at the Ladies’ pond, a deserted,
snow-covered lido and the Christmas Day race at the Men’s bathing
pond.
Other landmarks, including Parliament Hill (or "kite hill") are
also displayed by Ruth, who is a regular photographer on the Heath.
Her Lido Life exhibition, which features portraits of lido users
and is on display around the walls of the Grade II listed facility
at Gospel Oak, has proved to be a hit with swimmers.
Ruth said: "I try to capture the
Heath as it appears to all those who use it – the architecture
and wonderful reflective qualities of the water at the lido,
the unique stillness of the Ladies’ bathing pond and the
different atmospheres at the lido and the ponds. I enjoy
working on the Heath because there is such a wonderful blend
of people and the landscape of the area is constantly
changing."
The exhibition, at Lauderdale House on Highgate Hill, was
established as a result of Ruth winning first prize in the 2006
annual photography prize, organised by the House, for a wedding
shot of a bride in a 1950s-style dress. A further selection of
wedding-related pictures is on display alongside the Heath
images.
Ruth will donate 10% for sales of work to The Housebound
Charity, which provides health treatments and counselling to
isolated Camden residents. Further information at
www.ruthcorney.com
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Notes to Editors:
Taking the Plunge: An exhibition of photographs by Ruth
Corney
15 -27 January 2008
Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill
Waterlow Park
London N6 5HG
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 11.00am-4.00pm, Sat 11.30-5.00pm (subject
to private bookings), Sun 12.00 noon -5.00pm.
Free.
Tube: Archway (or local buses).
Hampstead Heath is managed by the City of
London Corporation, which provides local government services to the
Square Mile and beyond. It is committed to maintaining and
enhancing the status of the business City as the world's leading
international financial and business centre through its policies
and services. Its promotional work supports the City’s
international business community, helping to develop business
opportunities for it and establishing contacts with decision-makers
and people of influence worldwide. Its responsibilities also extend
far beyond the City boundaries and include management of the
Barbican Centre, Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey, 10,000
acres of open space including Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest,
three wholesale food markets, as well as acting as the London Port
Health Authority.