Immerse yourself in the mystical and ethereal world of photographic artist and Nature writer, Brad Carr in his upcoming exhibition, ‘‘Finding Light: A Journey into Nature to Find My Soul’’. The seven-week exhibition opens on the 11th May 2025 at the prestigious Welsh gallery, Plas Glyn y Weddw in Llanbedrog.

The exhibition, a rare display of contemporary photography in such a gallery, features a collection of Brads’ finest photographs and accompanying pieces of writing that will communicate the artist’s wider mission for peace and unity that is driving his creativity.

‘Finding Light’ is a testament to the great powers of the spirit of Mother Nature as Brad openly shares his deeply personal story of healing and transformation through the portal of Nature. From a fearful childhood marred with episodes of domestic abuse and violence, to a life of creativity and finding the light of purpose and meaning amidst his early experiences in the darkness, Brad now lives a life of service to Nature and hopes to inspire people to go out in search of their own place of sanctuary within the natural world.

From wide-angled vistas of beautiful, untamed wilderness to intimate portraits of ancient trees and mystical Welsh woodland scenes, each photograph tells a unique story of the sacred landscape of our beautiful world.

Through his art, Brad communicates from a place beyond the Self. The mystical photographs, often described by the artist as ‘self-portraits’, represent his internal emotional state at the time of creating and, therefore, introduce viewers to two worlds. In his essay, ‘A Bridge Between Two Worlds’, the artist writes:

‘‘The camera is the bridge that connects these two worlds. Not only does it capture what it sees in the external world that is so familiar to us all, but it reflects, at the same time, the inner world of the artist; one that is completely unique and so often unknown and unseen, even by the artists’ eyes at times.’’

Brad often records his thoughts in his journal whilst immersed in the landscape and during his reflections that follow his adventures into the natural world. These musings and contemplations often form the origins of his widely acclaimed creative essays that have reached international audiences in recent magazine publications.