Stuart Whipps
In 2006 Stuart Whipps was awarded first place in the prestigious Observer newspaper Hodge photographic prize for his ongoing documentation of the redundant Rover automotive works at Longbridge, UK. In 2007 he was selected for an IPRN residency which enabled him to spend two months in Johannesburg creating new work. He has lived and worked in Birmingham since graduating from the BA (Hons) Degree in Photography at the University of Wolverhampton. Stuart has exhibited work extensively, notable shows include Luminous at Rencontres d'Arles, France (2006) and Bill Brandt in Bournville, a commission to create and exhibit new work as part of the Bill Brandt in Bournville group exhibition, at the International project space, Birmingham (2006). In April 2008 he has a solo exhibition at New Art Gallery Walsall and will launch his book featuring the celebrated Longbridge series.