'Images of Manchester' on display in Didsbury

FeelCreative gallery on Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury, are showing an exhibition of the work of photographer Michael Swallow.

The exhibition is entitled "Images of Manchester" and it celebrates the changing face of the city, portraying Manchester as a vibrant and energetic modern European centre.

The gallery is hosting a launch party for the exhibition from 6pm - 8pm on Thursday, October 9th. The images will then be on display in the gallery for the rest of the month.

Didsbury-based Michael studied Art and Photography at Napier College in Edinburgh, and since graduating in 1988 he has created powerfully evocative images for his international client portfolio.

This particular collection features stunning contemporary night-time photography, with subjects including the Beetham Tower, Urbis and the Manchester Wheel.

Gallery Manager Sarah Longworth says that Michael's work is expected to be a big hit with FeelCreative's customers.

"Images of Manchester are always popular with our gallery visitors, and Michael's pictures make the city look more dynamic and exciting than any photography we've seen before", she says.

FeelCreative are one of the UK's largest online art retailers and the Didsbury shop, opened last year, is their first gallery. They will be exhibiting the work of other local artists throughout the year.

The gallery is at 45 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury - for any enquiries please call 0161 4340688 or see the website at www.feelcreative.com.

To reserve your place at the launch party, please visit www.wooshare.com/MichaelSwallowLaunch.

More details of Michael's work can be seen on his website at www.michaelswallow.com.