Enjoy a double dose of Dougie’s amazing pictures Catch a glimpse of the super-rich and Indian culture
A double exhibition of the work of an award-winning Paisley-born photographer has gone on display.
Dougie Wallace’s fantastic pictures chronicle the lives of the super-rich in London and also the Indian culture found on the streets of Mumbai.
The talented snapper grew up in the west end of town, attending West Primary and Castlehead High.
His interest in photography began after taking pictures while backpacking around the world. He is now based in the London.
The free exhibitions, called Harrodsburg and Road Wallah run every day, except Mondays, from September 2, until October 29.
Harrodsburg is his latest body of work and exclusive to Paisley Museum.
In it, Dougie pushes the boundaries of the social documentary genre on an upclose safari of the wealthy London residential and retail district of Knightsbridge and Chelsea.
It focuses on the rising economic and political power of the upper class and won him the inaugural Magnum Photography Award 2016 .
The second exhibition, Road Wallah, details the four years Dougie spent photographing the now defunct black and yellow Premier Padmini cabs of Mumbai.
These vehicles were famous for their garish, psychedelic interiors and the charisma of the drivers.
Prior to the cars being phased out two years ago, he visited the city 17 times, producing a stunning series of photographs featuring the iconic taxis and the part they played in Indian culture.
The photographs in this exhibition have previously been published as a book, which was shortlisted for the 2015 European Book Publisher’s Award.
Chief executive of Renfrewshire Leisure Joyce McKellar said: “The photographs from Dougie Wallace on display are the latest in high- end cultural exhibitions at Paisley Museum.
“The subject matters of his work could hardly be more diverse and the exhibition is a must-see for fans of top-quality documentary photography.”
The exhibition is a must-see for fans of top-quality photography Joyce McKellar