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All photographs in this publication are copyright of the photographer and articles are copyright of the writer, unless Workshop 63 Contributing Editor otherwise indicated. Ingrid Newton Printed in the UK by THE MAGAZINE PRINTING COMPANY plc, www.magprint.co.uk Members’ Books 64 Artwork and Layout Turning Point Giulio Magnifico 66 Sharon McClure Contributors 67 51 LETTER FROM... Editor’s note elcome to our summer theme of ‘Neighbourhood.’ So, what is neighbourhood… and what does it represent? For most of us, our ‘neighbour- hood’ is not just a place where Wwe live, but it’s also a place where we feel safe; the place we belong to and with which we communi- cate who we are. On a more abstract level, we think about communities. Neighbourhoods are often subject to change over time, which may threaten our sense of belonging, and may even extend to a feeling of fear and dis- placement; in particular, all of us living in London experience the accelerating pace of social and cul- tural change that affects our city. Communities have always been evolving -- the concept is dynamic - but sometimes this leads to a sense of fear and dis- placement. In an ever more connected world that’s experiencing a rise in geopolitical tensions, local communities can sometimes have the feeling of being overwhelmed by change. Letter from Krakow: ‘Clearly discernible was a heart. It’s a dull photograph – As ever, the submissions received for this issue have reflected a range of aspects of the theme. Some de- out of context – but it’s powerful because of where scribe the individual communities that add to the By David Gibson great place that is London; some are street photogra- it was taken. The depths of the human heart!‘ phy, and depict those great little moments amongst strangers… but there are also more reflective contri- butions focusing on faraway neighbourhoods, whose don’t live in Krakow though I wouldn’t mind, cities. Yes, Kazimierz, the Jewish Quarter has become There are the trams too, which perhaps to locals are situation nevertheless might impact us at home in especially during winter when all the tourists cool with its bars and restaurants – and some people just the main mode of transport - but to me they are times of ever rising economic and politically motivat- have gone! don’t like that – yet you can still sense the area’s fascinating. They roll through the city and from the ed migration. So in the end we hope we’ve presented Now and then I travel to lead street photogra- tragic history. Thirty years ago it was probably still Planty’s green camouflage you glimpse their colours, a diverse interpretation on the theme of ‘neighbour- phy workshops, which takes me to cities as in a state of limbo and that would have been the time especially the blue. That was a photograph that I hood’ – and one that’s both reflective and inspiring. diverse as Stockholm, Singapore, Beirut, Cork - to photograph there, but when visiting places for the thought about but never quite got! We would also would like to take the opportunity Iand more recently Krakow. Having done a workshop in first time, there’s often that sense of being ‘too late’ I wanted to capture the trams and unbelievably saw a to welcome Sharon McClure, our new layout and Warsaw a few years ago, Krakow was a slight continu- which arguably colours all street photography now. boy with his father carrying a large toy tram. I got that print manager, to the fLIP team. Sharon recently ation of my experiencing Poland. These workshops I say that with the benefit of hindsight because ‘now’ photo. While not a great photo it captures something joined LIP and brings lots of enthusiasm, knowledge are an intense introduction to a place and once over has not had time to marinate. I headed to Kazimierz of what I wanted to remember… and it became the of photography and strong design experience to the I usually stay on for a week to photographically ‘do’ several times but the best pictures can come from beginnings of my Krakow Tram project. I wonder if it’s team. We are excited to have her as part of our team, a city. Of course it’s not really possible; my photographs anywhere in a city! common in Krakow for children to have toy trams! to work on our creative vision as we continue devel- are just a sketch - but with limited time I do try hard. Krakow has the Planty, a park-like strip of greenery Then there was Auschwitz, which I felt compelled oping fLIP. I’m out wandering for most of each day, criss-crossing which traces the old city wall around the city. It’s a to visit. One of the projects I’d set for the workshop Last but not least, we would like to thank everyone who the city and finding my way around by getting lost. shaded circle line which you can join or leave at any was to photograph hearts and this was still in my head has contributed and to wish you all a great summer! The experience is exhilarating because away from the point and is sanctuary from the city’s summer heat. on arriving at Auschwitz. I felt uneasy about taking familiar streets of London everything suddenly seems It’s maybe where the real character of Krakow dwells. photographs there. What on earth was the point and Best wishes, fresh. I like to think that I’m not a tourist though it It’s not false, it’s not trying to be anything other than of what? But in one of the barracks there was the probably seeps in a little! shade and peace in the city for the people who live original concrete floor with patches worn away leaving Frank Orthbandt Krakow to me seems perfect, with lots of old there. When I photograph, I build up ideas which time shapes. Clearly discernible was a heart. It’s a dull buildings, some in a state of wonderful decay and not alas does not allow me to continue properly - but these photograph - out of context - but it’s powerful because [email protected] all part of the select gentrification that afflicts some themes help me understand somewhere unfamiliar.