Pater invisibilis

For Immediate Release
At the Bach Gallery
Presents

Pater invisibilis
The story of an absent father By Carl Lea

At the Bach Gallery is pleased to present Pater Invisibilis (Invisible Father), a solo exhibition by Raumati based photographer Carl Lea.

Through a series of photographic images, Pater Invisibilis depicts Carl’s experiences of the forced separation from his two sons and the ensuing struggle to maintain a role and relationship in their lives.

Carl’s work often leverages off his own experiences, and carries a strong emotive narrative. His work explores and challenges the stereotypes that society hold towards men. Pater Invisibilis poses questions around what it means to be a father and portray feelings of loss and betrayal. The work is resolved through an installation reflecting the importance of family and relationship.

This exhibition is a culmination and final submission towards Carl’s Bachelor of Applied Arts he is currently undertaking at Whitireia. Carl has quickly established himself as an artist to watch. He was a runner up in the 2013 New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Iris Awards, Student category and gaining silver this year at the same awards.

Pater Invisibilis exhibition is open to the public on Sunday 12 October and again from 17-19 October 2014. (10 to 4pm) This exhibition is definitely worth a look.

At the Bach - 48 Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae NZ 5036 www.atthebach.com arielhartmann@hotmail.com Tel: +64 221 506 900

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