An Exhibition of Photographs by James Hughes opens at The Index Gallery, Central Library
The Decoration of Absence: The Silent Traces of Irish Interiors
An Exhibition of Photographs by James Hughes opens at The Index Gallery, Central Library
Waterford Libraries is delighted to welcome photographer James Hughes to Waterford as part of a Creative Waterford Shared Island Exchange between Waterford City and County Council and Mid & East Antrim Borough Council.
Hughes’ Photographic Exhibition The Decoration of Absence: The Silent Traces of Irish Interiors will be opened by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Seamus Ryan at the Index Gallery Central Library on Wednesday, October 1st at 6.30pm and all are welcome to attend.
James Hughes is a Northern Irish photographer and artist, whose photographic practice ranges from social documentary through commercial to fine art photography.
His first photographic experience was of a childhood spent using a box brownie (made by his mother when she worked for Kodak). James is self-taught, and influenced by late 20th century photography and literature, influences that he continues to link through his practice to-date.
James has an extensive background of research in photography (MA, MPhil). A celebrated photographer, with many exhibitions and awards, his work is represented internationally in museums and galleries, commercial work also has its place while he continues to pursue his personal career and passion through photography, art and poetry.
This exhibition is supported by Creative Communities on a Shared Island, funded by Creative Ireland, is a joint two-year initiative between Waterford City and County Council and Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to develop and enhance our shared sense of community through the lens of creativity in areas such as heritage, literature and the arts and is also part of the Imagine Art Festival Programme.
The exhibition runs at the Index Gallery, Central Library from October 1st to 31st, 2025 (Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 10am-5pm, Wed 1-8pm and Sat 10am-1pm and 2-5pm).
You can view Hughes’ work at https://www.jameshughesfoto.com/
