12/06/2026
To round off our introductions to the Chapman family artists, meet Rory Chapman .
Rory works across photography, film and text, drawing on influences from documentary photography, editorial imagery and narrative film. His practice explores human psychology, mental health, feminism, violence and socio political issues, often rejecting ideas of polish, perfection and visual comfort.
Rather than making work that simply looks nice, Rory creates photo textual narratives that challenge how we present ourselves, how we hide what feels imperfect, and the damage that can come from trying to appear acceptable or “good enough”.
His work deliberately embraces a raw, low brow aesthetic, using photography and film to question the pressure to perform, repress and perfect ourselves. It is direct, uncomfortable and deeply human.
Rory’s work has been published in magazines including Docu Magazine, exhibited at M.O.M.A Machynlleth, Canfas and Cardiff MADE, and added to the permanent collection at Cyfarthfa Castle after receiving 2nd prize in the Juxtaposed Art Prize 2025. His films have also won awards worldwide for their visceral imagery and hard hitting themes.
Rory is one of four artists featured in Light Loss Destruction Devotion, alongside Natalie Chapman , Lola Rose Chapman and Harriett Chapman .
Light Loss Destruction Devotion opens Friday 19 June with a Private View from 5pm to 7pm.
The exhibition then runs Monday 22 June to Friday 17 July at Gateway Gallery.
