Photography Exhibition by Steve Mead -

"The Man Mead Assembly"

Southsea Cinema and Art Centre is proud to present a new photography exhibition by Steve, running from 6th November to 3rd December 2024, as part of our Recovery Festival. The exhibition opens with a Preview on Tuesday 5th November at 5 PM, and all are welcome to attend.

Steve’s exhibition, "The Man Mead Assembly," offers a powerful and deeply personal glimpse into the artist's journey. His photographs, created through a visceral and intuitive process, reflect a life lived on the margins of society, battling addiction and illness. As Steve shares, "The pictures speak for themselves. I don’t know where they come from, and I don’t know what they mean." The title reflects his ongoing assembly of self, a search for acceptance and peace after a lifetime of challenges.

A recovering addict and artist with a history of over 40 years of substance use, Steve is now 64 years old and living with severe lung and heart disease. His work in "The Man Mead Assembly" mirrors his path of recovery, connection, and survival. Through photography, Steve finds beauty even in the darkest places, using the medium to express what words cannot.

This exhibition is a significant part of our ‘Recovery Festival’, celebrating the journeys of those in recovery. Steve’s work stands as a testament to resilience and transformation, offering a moving experience for all who attend.

Join us at the Southsea Cinema and Art Centre to celebrate the work of a remarkable artist who comes from Recovery, and whose story will inspire and move audiences.