Ten words in heavy gold letters adorn the back of the invitation. 'EVERYTHING LOST WILL BE LOVED; EVERYTHING LOVED WILL BE LOST.'

The Shuttering Photographer is spoken of highly in certain circles; they say her tricolour photographs are more vivid than life itself. Her latest exhibition, a meditation on love and grief, is open now – and invites an unusual level of audience participation. Will you give up control over the compass of your heart? Will you hold on tightly to loves old and new? For all is not well in the Sunken Gallery, and few can be trusted to find the truth…

Writing: Heather Flowers
Editing and QA: Luke van den Barselaar
Art: Paul Arendt

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