Portrait of an Island is an exciting new photographic exhibition created by Island-based photographic collaborators Steve Blamire and Julian Winslow.

The exhibition features a whole host of Island characters - from artists and architects, to artisans and musicians – showcasing the true depth of contemporary cultural talent living and working on the Isle of Wight.

Dimbola’s Exhibitions & Collections Coordinator Dr Rachel Flynn says, “The combination of technical expertise and intellectually stimulating, creative content place these images in the best tradition of portrait photography as a fine art.”

The Island characters featured in the exhibition include: chef Robert Thompson, painter David Firmstone, photographer Zoe Sadler, farmer Ben Brown, ceramicist Matthew Chambers, architect Lincoln Miles, musician and producer Paul Butler, Ventnor Exchange artistic director Jack Whitewood, writer Hannah George, artist Joanne Hummel-Newell and OnTheWight founders Sally and Simon Perry.

Runs 18th July to 4th October

Dimbola is open 7 days a week 10am-5pm.

Image: Lincoln Miles © Julian Winslow and Steve Blamire