JULIAN WYNTER

JULIAN WYNTER

SNAPS

23-28 SEPTEMBER 2024

I’ve never really considered myself a photographer—more of an enthusiast with an obsession for expensive camera gear. My photos have rarely ventured beyond the walls of my study. But after years of gentle (and, at times, not-so-gentle) nudging from my friends and family, I’m finally sharing a selection.

These images don’t follow a specific narrative or hold any particular meaning; they are simply moments that caught my eye during the years I’ve been fortunate enough to live in or visit various places. But that’s beside the point. The pictures are just a hook.

Two years ago, my brother-in-law, Chris Middleton, passed away from Frontotemporal Dementia, a devastating illness that, as his daughter Julia so poignantly described, causes the patient to die not once but again and again. The family endures this agony for years

Chris was extraordinarily gifted and an exceptional journalist. He had a unique ability to observe the world through brilliant snapshots of writing, always resisting the pull of clickbait journalism. He was also, above all, the kindest of men.

These pictures are not for sale, but if anyone would like one, I’ll be happy to send it over after the exhibition, with the hope and understanding that a donation will be made to The National Brain Appeal. The charity aims to transform the lives of millions of people living with neurological and neuromuscular conditions. They drive advancement by funding pioneering research, innovative treatments and world-class facilities – over and above what the NHS can provide.

This exhibition is a small gesture of thanks to those who helped during Chris’ illness and to Chris himself—a way to honour Chris.