Mayo homecoming for renowned photographer Tom Wood

A homecoming for famous photographer Tom Wood will take place in Crossmolina.

Mr Wood was born in the Mayo village in 1951 before moving to England when he was four years old. He returned frequently, with his father, to visit his extended family in Crossmolina.

Mr Wood’s sensitive and close relationship with the place of his birth is never more evident than in his photography. 

“Among the most thoughtful photographers working today, in any style,” commented Richard B Woodward, from The Wall Street Journal.

Bob Quinn from the Irish Arts Review called Mr Wood’s instinct ‘innocent, Blakean, impeccable. In his images, we see ourselves... in a celebration.’

Wood studied Fine Art at Leicester Polytechnic in 1973, where extensive viewing of experimental films led him to photography, in which he is self-taught. 

He moved to New Brighton, Merseyside in 1978 and for the next 25 years photographed constantly in and around Liverpool, producing an enormous collection of work, renowned around the world. 

In 2003, Mr Wood moved to North Wales, where he continues to photograph the life and landscape around him. 

Mr Wood’s strong desire to exhibit in his birthplace has not been made available to him, until now, and the Civic Centre in Crossmolina are ‘thrilled’ to be in a position to showcase his exhibition. 

It will be a select snapshot of 50 years of his work, including some of his best known photographs, previously exhibited extensively around the world, alongside never-before seen video work.

The centre hopes for audiences far and near to visit the exhibition and take time to experience the work of a world-renowned artist back in his hometown.

Exhibition dates and opening times:

Friday 12 July – Sunday, August 25, 10am – 4pm Friday – Monday.