Simon Frederick: Dualities in Monochrome

Leica Gallery London is thrilled to announce the exhibition, Dualities in Monochrome, a photographic series by the celebrated artist, photographer, filmmaker and broadcaster Simon Frederick marking his return to the contemporary art scene after a 12-year hiatus.

Through eliminating all colour, Frederick uses graphic juxtaposition of black and white to intensify the tension between internal and external realms and steadfastly focus our attention on the raw power and majestic movement of each pose created by this monumental physique. Presented as someone undeniably strong, the subject also reveals moments of vulnerability, symbolizing the physical and mental contrast or nuance which we have as humans - the duality of fragility alongside perceived power or strength.

Simon Frederick has exhibited his photographs internationally and nationally including his solo show Black is the New Black (Portraits from his acclaimed documentary of the same name) at the National Portrait Gallery in London between September 2018 & January 2019. These works made history as the largest group of African-Caribbean sitters to be acquired by the National Portrait Gallery for their permanent collection.