Tim Portlock's 'Ash and Gold' at Locks Gallery explores urban decay and transformation through digital prints and video.

The exhibition 'Ash and Gold' by Tim Portlock was held at Locks Gallery in Philadelphia from June 3 to July 16, 2016. This showcase presented a fusion of photography and digital rendering, addressing themes of urban decay and gentrification. Among the highlights was the video '11th_St_City_Symphony.mp4' (2013), which portrayed a city undergoing change. Portlock's collection included prints depicting deteriorating landscapes on the East Coast, such as Philadelphia, alongside works from the West Coast, like San Bernardino, California. In pieces such as 'Salon' (2011), he modifies elements to reflect the city's spirit, drawing inspiration from Thomas Cole, a 19th-century Hudson River School artist. The West Coast works, including 'Yellow Dancer' (2015), feature vivid colors and exclude human figures, emphasizing urban dynamics and the ephemeral nature of cities.