Information about the AOP Summer Exhibition

One of my seaside images has been selected for the Association of Photographer's Summer Exhibition, which is being held in their gallery space in Shoreditch from 27 July to 11 August.

The exhibition takes summer as its theme, with contributing photographers asked to submit images that evoke the season. Other exhibitors include Simon Norfolk, so I'm in good company.

My image is one of the more downbeat, showing a derelict holiday chalet in Jaywick, Essex. This is one of the most deprived areas of the UK, and there are many empty or ruinous building plots which add to the forlorn atmosphere that hangs over the resort. Despite this, it's a fascinating place – a good example of an early 20th century plotlands development – and well worth a day trip. The nearby community arts centre at Jaywick Martello Tower is also one of the venues for Fleet: Art in the Haven Ports, which has been led by artist Gavin Turk and runs throughout this summer.

Opening times of the AOP Summer Exhibition are monday to friday, 10am to 6pm. The private view takes place on thursday 29 July from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The AOP Gallery is at 81 Leonard Street, EC2A, tel: 020 7739 6669.

More information on the show can be found here, and selected work viewed here. Enjoy the show!