Archisle

    Archisle International Photographer in Residence 2014: Yury Toroptsov

    May 19, 2014  by Yury Toroptsov

    Yury Toroptsov is Archisle International Photographer in Residence 2014. As our second Photographer in Residence and recipient of the Archisle Bursary he will be working on a commission of new work in Jersey from April to September this year. Following a solo exhibition in September, a set of works will join the Archisle collection at the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive for future public enjoyment.

    Biography

    Born in 1974 in a rural community near Vladivostok, Yury Toroptsov left his native Russia in 1998 to study at the New School for Social Research in New York as a Muskie Fellow. Nourished by his Far-Eastern origins, American travels and the current residence in Europe, Yury Toroptsov keeps at the core of his work what constitutes a common denominator for those distant cultures: people and their identity and the permanence of myths. Memories, metamorphosis, profane and sacred are the recurring themes in his photographs. Toroptsov lives and works in Paris. His photographs have been featured in numerous solo and group shows including at the Maison Europeenne de la Photographie in Paris (2008), Moscow House of Photography (2013) and Le Bal, Paris (2011). His first book, Marilyn and I was published by Verlhac Editions in 2011. Yury Toroptsov is represented by Galerie Photo 12, Paris. toroptsov.com

    Get involved

    Archisle, the Jersey Contemporary Photography Programme, hosted by the Société Jersiaise, promotes contemporary photography through an ongoing programme of exhibitions, education and commissions. Building upon the success of the community education programme delivered by the Archisle Photographer in Residence in year one in 2014 Yury will lead a dynamic series of workshops and projects with partner organisations including: Jersey schools, Highlands College, Youth Arts Jersey, Jersey Arts Centre, Jersey Arts Trust, Guernsey Photography Festival and others.

    Scheduled Events and Opportunities
    April 2014

    21-25/4/14 – Photo Academy at La Motte Street Youth Centre. Sign up here

    May 2014

    19/5/14 – Talk at Highlands College School of Art
    21/5/14 – Photography workshop at Haute Vallée School

    June 2014

    10/6/14 – Photography workshop at Le Rocquier School
    11/6/14 – Photography workshop at Le Rocquier School
    17/6/14 – Photography workshop at Le Rocquier School
    18/6/14 – Photography workshop at Le Rocquier School
    19/6/14 – Photography workshop at the Société Jersiaise
    20/6/14 – Photography workshop at De La Salle School
    21/6/14 – Skipton Open Studios 2014 Portfolio Crits at CCA Galleries International. Sign up here
    23/6/14 – Photography workshop at Highlands College School of Art
    25/6/14 – Photography workshop at Hautlieu School
    30/6/14 – Photography workshop at Jersey College for Girls

    July 2014

    1/7/14 – Photography workshop at Beaulieu
    3/7/14 – Photography workshop at Jersey College for Girls
    5/7/14 – Contemporary Photography workshop for adults at Jersey Arts Centre (1/4). Sign up here
    6/7/14 – Skipton Open Studios at the Société Jersiaise
    11/7/14 – Photography workshop at Hautlieu
    12/7/14 – Contemporary Photography workshop for adults at Jersey Arts Centre (2/4). Sign up here
    19/7/14 – Contemporary Photography workshop for adults at Jersey Arts Centre (3/4). Sign up here

    August 2014

    16/8/14 – Contemporary Photography workshop for adults at Jersey Arts Centre (4/4). Sign up here

    September 2014

    17-21/9/14 – Photography workshop and trip to Guernsey Photography Festival

    Have you got your own idea for an event or exchange? Please e-mail archisle@societe-jersiaise.org

    Stay in touch for news and timely updates
    Follow Archisle on Facebook and Twitter