The “expressionism” exhibition, juried by Doug Chinnery, was in the online gallery from January 31 to March 13, 2025.  Doug selected forty seven images from twenty four artists for the exhibition. Michael Pointer’s image “Blue Cow With Sun” received the Juror’s Award. Ali Hasbach’s image “Cat’s Chateau” received the Director’s Award.

Juror’s Statement

Expressionistic photography transcends the mere recording of the visible world, seeking instead to evoke the emotions, moods, and inner visions of both artist and viewer. At its core, it is a dialogue between light, shadow, texture, and the photographer’s personal lens—a medium for expressing the intangible. This approach to image-making shifts focus from the subject itself to the emotions it stirs, transforming the everyday into something profound and deeply personal.

Unlike traditional photography, which often prioritises clarity and representation, expressionistic photography embraces ambiguity and abstraction. It thrives in distortions, vibrant contrasts, unconventional compositions, and even imperfections. Each image becomes a portal to a realm where boundaries blur—between reality and imagination, between the photographer’s intent and the viewer’s interpretation.

This collection celebrates the rich possibilities of this genre. Through these curated works, you will encounter not just the world as it is seen but as it is felt. Each photograph invites you to pause, reflect, and connect emotionally, engaging in a sensory exploration of light, colour, and form.

I applaud the artists featured in this book. It is not merely an exhibition of photographs but a testament to the boundless potential of photography as a vehicle for emotional and artistic expression. Welcome to a journey beyond the visible.

Doug Chinnery
Scotland, January, 2025

link to online exhibition

exhibition catalogue