Heaven 11, Manchester
2nd – 10th August
Unit 11, Maple Industrial Estate, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, m12 5aq
Curated by Kymara Akinpelumi

The exhibition brings together new works from Benson’s personal practice. The photographs and luminograms are drawn from ongoing projects which feature portraits that focus on emotions, relationships and intimate moments of friends. The work reflects upon the intricacies of the human condition and the potential for human emotion to suspend time, a notion reflected in the very nature of photography itself. Voice of Matter serves as an invitation to reflect on, and momentarily hold, the fleeting nature of emotion. Throughout his work you feel that Benson has a sharpened awareness for the passing of time.

Voice of Matter marks a new shift in Benson’s methodology, from a more traditional documentary practice, to embracing abstraction and intuition. Throughout this process, Benson surrenders to instinct as both a practical gesture and a means of conceptual enquiry.

Each photograph approaches the question; What does it feel like to be incredibly alive? Throughout this, Benson positions light as central, serving as both subject matter and medium, and providing an ethereal and magical reality.

The launch will take place at heaven 11 on the 2nd August from 12 – 9:00pm and will show till the 10th august 2025.

Monday to Wednesday appointment only and the remaining dates open from 10-4pm. Unit 11, Maple Industrial Estate, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, M12 5AQ

TIMON BENSON (b. Manchester 1998) is a photographic artist who has built a reputation playing an integral role documenting the northern art scene, working alongside internationally recognised artists and institutions such as Blackhaine, Louise Giovanelli, Space Afrika, and Apollo Painting School. He works exclusively as the archive Curator for legendary club and interdisciplinary arts venue The White Hotel and his personal photographic work has been selected and endorsed by a number of leading arts and photography organisations including The Photographers Gallery, Southbank Centre, The Royal Photographic Society, British Journal of Photography, GRAIN Projects and The New Art Gallery Walsall. Benson has his work in the private collection of Maria Balshaw (Director, Tate).

KYMARA AKINPELUMI is an artist and curator of photography with a focus on championing northern and emerging talent. Akinpelumi is particularly passionate about pioneering regional equity within centralised institutions around the UK and increasing the visibility of northern artists. Her own artworks have been selected and endorsed by the Prince and Princess of Wales and have been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery. Her curatorial work, Meditations on Love, at The Photographer’s Gallery, was recognised as one of the best exhibitions to see in London in 2024, featured in prominent media outlets including The Guardian, Dazed, Hero Magazine, and the Evening Standard.