Exhibition stirs happy childhood memories

A NORTHSIDE photographer launched an exhibition last week that is set to stir happy childhood memories for those who visit it.

‘MuchLoved’ is the latest photographic exhibition by Clontarf-based photographer Mark Nixon.

It features portraits of much loved teddy bears, including ones belonging to Gerry Ryan, Miriam O’Callaghan and Rowan Atkinson’s

‘Teddy’ from the Mr Bean television series.

There was more than 80 people at the exhibition, which was launched by Miriam O’Callaghan. Among those in attendance were Morah Ryan, Babette Ryan and Alison Canavan.

Mark, a portrait, editorial and advertising photographer, said the project began as a result of photographing his 10-year-old son Calum’s Peter Rabbit.

“He was given to Peter by his great grandmother as a baby,’ explained Mark.

“In spite of the scores of other Teddies and soft toys now residing in several black plastic sacks in the attic, Peter stuck, and has slept with him every night of his life since.

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Mark has won numerous awards, both at home and abroad for his photography, including Photographer of the Year from the Irish Professional Photographers’ Association.

‘MuchLoved runs from until Saturday, December 1 from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 5pm at Mark Nixon STUDIO, 62 Clontarf Road.