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charlieblackledge1@gmail.com
@charlieblackledge_

Charlie Blackledge is a photographer interested in politics, representation and social equality in an increasingly authoritarian era. Recurring themes include belonging, migration, and hidden aspects of power. She is interested in juxtaposing photography which often bears witness with testimony, objects and archival material to critique complex social issues and explore how these evolve over time.

A strong belief in social responsibility led her to a long career in community arts then teaching art & photography in secondary schools. Building trust through relationships, empathy and supporting others to express their own experiences and ideas through visual communication.

She returned to making her own work and continues to draw on the instincts and approaches that shape her teaching practice.

Education:2026 MA Photojournalism & Documentary Photography (Distinction) London College of Communication, University of the Arts London

2010 Postgraduate Certificate in Education
(Secondary Art & Design)University of the West of England

2009 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Edinburgh Telford College

2000 BA (Hons.) Fine Art Photography. (2:1) Glasgow School of Art

Exhibitions:

8/2026 The Space Between PhotoFusion
MA Photojournalism & Documentary Photography, graduation show
11/2022 A Richer Dust concealed
Urbanautica Awards 2022, Special Mention
6/2022 75% Leave ? ‘Evidence’, Bath Photo Festival
Work exploring the underlying reasons for the highest EU
Referendum Leave vote. Made from the perspective of a Remainer.
7/2020 Der Greif Guest Room; Johanne Affricot,
Image from A Richer Dust
1/2019 In Waiting, Trip Magazine
Series of portraits of young people below voting age in the highest Leave & Remain regions in the EU Referendum.
10/2018 One Song Two Chorus, Brighton Photo Fringe
Online exhibition & map exploring the highest Leave & Remain
regions in the EU Referendum.