At the Syndicate Gallery at Danks, photographers Digby Duncan and David Smyth use the power of darkness to tell stories, their very different techniques bringing their subjects to life.
Digby Duncan’s series of photographs, which were taken during her time as artist-in-residence at the Red Gate Gallery in Beijing, chronicle life in a small Chinese village on the outskirts of the city. The area has been marked for demolition to make way for modern development, meaning the community’s residents will soon have to move out. Her images capture moments in the area's lively nightlife, giving us a feel for the people and the spirit of the place
For his world, David Smyth has chosen the abandoned tram sheds in Glebe, where the decommissioned trams are also patiently awaiting their own destruction. As their home falls down around them, these much loved and much visited vehicles have been adorned with graffiti over the years, transforming their character. Under his careful eye these relics of a bygone era are brought to life, creating vibrant, yet almost sinister scenes, evoking a ghostly theme park.