Thirty Profiles is a wonderful photography exhibition co-created by photographer Audrey Albert and DIY Artists and Leaders as part of DIY’s 30th Birthday celebrations in 2024.
Each portrait was co-created by a DIY artist working with photographer Audrey Albert to represent their unique identities and the things that are most important to them.
DIY artists and leaders were involved from the outset in deciding what should be included in the exhibition. Over a number of sessions, Audrey worked with DIY’s Gamechangers, Emerging Leaders, Core Company, BUDS and our Visual Arts Sessions. DIY artists and leaders explored how they wanted to represent themselves, to create images that reflected their individual personalities and passions.
The process of creating the Thirty Profiles images began by Audrey asking DIY Artists three questions:
- How would you represent yourself as an artist?
- Where do you want to take the photo? Where do you feel safe and happy?
- What else will you add to the picture to represent yourself as an artist? Do you want props? What colours should we see?
The exhibition is a colourful display of individuality, showcasing everything from creative skills to personal interests and experiences. It captures and celebrates the many, unique voices and stories within DIY Theatre Company.
The Thirty Profiles exhibition was first unveiled at our 30th Birthday celebration event at The Angel Centre on Friday 21st of June 2024.
Thirty Profiles was also exhibited at Eccles Community Art Gallery from Friday 11th of October, until Saturday 2nd of November 2024.
Thirty Profiles was funded by the Whose Art, Whose Culture Fund, managed by Salford CVS on behalf of Salford City Council; monies from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund via Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
