Donna Black is a
Belfast-based ‘alternative’ photographer and contemporary artist, who all her life has taken an
interest in people, topics and situations that are outside the box of
conformative norms.
Born and bred in Bangor Co. Down, from a young age she has looked at the world through a lens.
Projects have included may taboo subjects as:
Self Harm
Mental Illness
Homosexuality
Human Rights
Femanism
Sub Cultures
Politics
Alternative Lifestyles
Donna has also done freelance work for Diva magazine and for independent bands and songwriters in Belfast.
These are to name a few. In February Donna had her first solo show as an Artist, which was a 3 week residency in the Safe House Art Gallery in Belfast. The title was 'Dragging Ego's'.
This was a stunning exhibition that followed the life of Drag Artist Mark Bowels and his alter ego: The Fabulously outrageous Miss Felicity B. Wilde. Donna beautifully captured the transition from an ordinary man to Drag Queen through a series of portraits. A documentary was shot and you can watch it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQusELR8uEY
I'm adding this for two reasons, One: Donna is a friend of mine and I support her work in every way. And Two: The header to my blog page includes a portrait of me that she took, therefore it is only fair that I give her a mention.
Please visit her website via the links on my blog page akablackrat.com. Donna Black is here to stay and keep your eyes open for her work in the future!!.
Love Darren xxx
Well here we have it! Another wonderful Northern Irish Summer so it seems! I mean seriously why? Last year was abysmal so I was hoping that this year we would have little more than 2 weeks of good weather. May and June have passed and now well into July and yes that's right Mr Rain Cloud is just deciding to NOT GO AWAY EVER!!!!
