ARTISTS in Bolton have curated an exhibition exploring the relationship between technology and modern life.

Sandra Bouguerch, Lucie Wilson and Sumeyah Leyden have put together a series of artwork for the 'Interface' exhibition at the Bolton Market Place.

The exhibition opened on Saturday, March 31 and showcases a range of regional, national and international work that explore the same theme.

‘Interface’ explores the impact of technology on our daily physical and social environment, as well as on visual culture in general.

23 different artists will showcase their work in the Bolton gallery as part of this project that took over a year to plan.

Sandra Bougherch said: “The artists responded to the invitation with tremendous enthusiasm and ingenuity.”

Both Sandra and Lucie studied Fine Art at the University of Bolton, while Sume has recently graduated with a degree in Fine Art from Manchester Metropolitan.

Artists want to convey the message that digital interfaces have become such an integral part of our lives that they are now taken for granted.

By focusing on ‘interfaces’ as the subject, the exhibition aims to initiate a dialogue about the ways they represent reality and directly influence our understanding of the world.

A series of artist’s talks will be staged throughout the duration of the exhibition.

Also, a catalogue containing images, artists’ statements and critical writing will be for sale.

Visitors to the exhibition will find a mix of exhibits from interactive mirrors, virtual reality installations, futuristic animations and sounds pieces.

American artist, Eric Pickersgill, has contributed a series of photographs as part of the 'Removed' series to the exhibition.

The photos feature people in a range of a day-to-day situations, engrossed in their smartphones, but on closer inspection the devices have been removed from their hands.

Eric Pickersgill said: “The making of the photograph operates as a way of disrupting the isolation I feel from strangers who barricade themselves behind their technology.

“This exchange creates new relationships while also asking the viewer to question their own device habits.

“I am excited by the way the viewer fills in the device at first look. It is as if the device has become one with the body and can be seen when not present.”

The exhibition runs at the neo:gallery in Bolton Market Place until Sunday, May 20.

The gallery opening hours are from 11am – 5pm from Thursday to Sunday.

For more information visit neoartists.co.uk/events.asp