News Release Fermynwoods Contemporary Art

Tim Simmons: INTERVENTION 8-11 July 2010 Fermyn Woods, Nr Kettering

Tim Simmons, INTERVENTION, 2010. Projection

Fermynwoods Contemporary Art is pleased to present INTERVENTION, by photographic artist Tim Simmons. Following its success at Suffolk’s Latitude Festival and The London Art Fair, Simmons brings his large-scale projection to the unique setting of the Danish Shelters deep within Fermyn Woods, near Kettering.

Working with large-format cameras and artificial lighting to accentuate detail, these stunning images have a surreal, otherworldly quality - in the realms of fantasy and beyond obvious recognition.

The large-scale photographic projections, which run in half hour loops, are re-embedded within the natural world that inspired them – the location of the woods itself forms an integral part of the work.

Simmons’ work has an inherent connection to the environment and examines the multilayered relationship we have with our surroundings, and how subtle changes to our expectation of a place alter our perception of it.

The projection event takes place over three nights from 8-11 July. Booking is essential and refreshments will be served. For more information or to book your place, please contact Paul Denton, General Manager [email protected] or call 01832 733009.

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Notes for editors

• INTERVENTION, projection comprises a freestanding 20’x15’ projection screen

• To see more of Simmons’ work and related projects please visit; www.interventionprojects.com www.timsimmons.co.uk

• Founded in 1998, FCA has grown a national and international reputation for its innovative programme of professional exhibitions and educational arts projects. It has grown rapidly since its inception and launched a partnership project with The Forestry Commission at Sudborough Green Lodge within Fermyn Woods which has become a hub for international artist residencies, creativity, education and collaboration.

• FCA is the only provider in North of high quality contemporary visual arts programmes with integrated education activities and events engaging children, young people and adults.

• FCA works with national and internationally recognised professional artists, from the local area, the UK and overseas our programme attracts audiences from across the UK and abroad. • Fermynwoods Contemporary Art exists to make contemporary art part of people’s lives through promotion, presentation, interpretation and education. It is dedicated to raising the artistic banner for the .

• Fermynwoods Contemporary Art is primarily funded by The Arts Council East Midlands.

Fermynwoods Contemporary Art Montague House, Chancery Lane, Northamptonshire NN14 4LN

T: 01832 733 009 E: [email protected] W: www.fermynwoods.co.uk

Registered number: 5434735 Charity number 1122678

Ends June 2010

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