Hull in print

The exhibition, called the Junior Open, will feature work in paint, pastel and ink by artists aged 15 and under. It is held every year and is one of the gallery's most popular events.
"The exhibition has a wonderful family atmosphere," says Christine Brady, assistant keeper of art at the Ferens.
"Young people love having their pictures hung in a professional gallery, alongside works by the old masters – and that's almost a Christmas present in itself.
"They can see the display in between Christmas shopping and enjoying the festive lights in the city centre."
Artworks were sent in through October and November, both by individual artists and from school or youth groups.
This year's masterpieces include impressions of Hull landmarks such as The Deep, the Maritime Museum and the Humber tidal barrier. As many artworks as space allows will be on view.
Voucher prizes will be awarded for the best pictures in three categories, which are: 6 and under, 7 to 11, and 12 to 15.

The Junior Open Exhibition runs from December 2 until January 21. Admission is free.

Insight into India

Family life in rural villages outside Calcutta, India, is the subject of a fascinating exhibition of photographs on public display in Hull this month.

The exhibition is the work of two Hull women, Emma Krijnen-Kemp and Laura McCartney, who travelled to India to research family life.
"Each picture has a story to tell. There might only be one subject, but there are usually masses of other things going on," says Emma (32), who has also carried out research into family life in Hull.
During the visit, she was able to compare the work of Surestart, a UK organization which helps families in Hull, with that of the Child in Need Institute (CINI), a charity in India which gives health advice to women, children and young people.
Emma added: "There were actually a lot of similarities, as both organisations support mothers in the period from just before childbirth until children are around two years old – and each encourages fathers to play a part in raising children.
"There was also a great sense of community - but the wider differences were that people had very few material possessions, and malnourishment has been a big problem, although charity help has ended that."
The exhibition, called 'Eyes on Asia,' runs at the John Street Gallery, on John Street, near Hull New Theatre, until the New Year and is being supported by Gvants Lakh Kushia, the Asian resource centre on Newland Avenue.
The gallery has been supported by funding from Hull City Council.


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