| Brian Cassey Photographer Cairns Australia

… my exhibition “Achromatic” sadly ended at The Hound Small Bar Edge Hill a little while ago now … however … only three images from my “Cold War” series, made in the atmospheric little lounge, were able to be featured amongst the dozen black and white works that made up the collected image selection.

So … as a big Thank You to my patient and wonderful “Cold War” talent … fellow photographer Emese Gyalog and Will Davey … I’m taking the opportunity to post more of the work, belatedly, here !

The catalyst for the “Cold War” series of images was the superb work of director Paweł Pawlikowski in the making of the gorgeous black and white Polish film “Cold War” (2018). The photography and light in the film is truly beautiful … and the emotion charged movie is arguably up there as my all time favourite.

In my images paying tribute to the film, Emese elegantly played the part of ‘Zula’ (Polish actress Joanna Kulig) and was supported manfully by Will as lead character ‘Wiktor’.

Thanks once again to Ana, manager at The Hound, who brilliantly facilitated both my “Achromatic”exhibition and a whole evening to make the “Cold War” image set. (Of course, … The Hound is always a wonderful venue for drinks any time !)

A shout out too to Cass from Cass Elmer Makeup, Cairns for her work.

There is a great review of “Cold War” here … https://cinemafromthespectrum.com/2019/01/26/cold-war-review-a-broken-romance-whose-happiness-evokes-sadness/ … and you can watch it in full on YouTube.

More about my “Achromatic” exhibition may be found in a previous post here … https://www.briancasseyphotographer.com/blog/essays/2025/09/new-exhibition-achromatic-at-the-hound/

Images © Brian Cassey

… delighted to announce my new exhibition of photographic works … “Achromatic” … at the beautiful atmospheric surrounds of “The Hound” bar, Edge Hill from the 17th to the 29th September.

The exhibit is my first ever collection of purely black and white photographic works … blending in with the theme of this gorgeous little whiskey/cocktail bar and celebrating its milestone first anniversary.

The definition of the title “Achromatic” … ‘free from extraneous colours, possessing or involving no hue’ … and the collection demonstrates how reducing a photograph to black and white emphasises contrast, form, and texture, allowing viewers to focus on composition and the interplay of light and shadow without the distraction of colour.

The photographs in the collection are varied and include, landscape, portraiture, photojournalism and more … and also includes three images made at “The Hound” as a tribute to the beautiful Paweł Pawlikowski film “Cold War”.

The exhibition is tailored specifically for the “The Hound” in conjunction with the amazing and motivated bar manager Ana Belen Hernalz … and I also owe a massive vote of thanks to fellow photographer Emese Gyalog and Will Davey who played their parts beautifully in the “Cold War” images.

Sadly I’ll be working in the Torres Strait when the exhibition first opens … but on return the plan is to organise a photographers eve and/or a closing event at the “The Hound” … very likely on Thursday 25th September. Put it in your electronic diary !

Delighted to announce my new exhibition of photographic works ... “Achromatic” ... at the beautiful atmospheric surrounds of “The Hound” bar, Edge Hill from the 17th to the 29th September. The exhibit is my first ever collection of purely black and white photographic works by photographer Brian Cassey

More From the “Cold War’ Series … Emese & Will …

New Exhibition … “Achromatic” at “The Hound” …