A former England cricketer has unveiled the first solo exhibition of his photography at a leading gallery.
Nick Compton, 35, scored back-to-back test centuries and helped take the country to an historic win against India. But the batsman harboured a passion for photography and took his camera with him to test matches.
The Maddox Gallery in Mayfair is displaying the black-and-white images taken in countries spanning Canada, to Australia, Malta, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Jay Rutland, creative director of the gallery, said: “We feel incredibly privileged to be supporting Nick’s transition from a sportsman to a photographic artist. For us, the field of photography is an exciting medium to explore and invest in. Nick is certainly one to watch.”
Compton played 16 tests for England between 2012 and 2016. Funds raised will go towards mental health charity Mind and Petra’s Place, which supports children with learning difficulties.
Nick Compton: Beyond the Boundary runs at Maddox Gallery from November 7-14. For more information, visit maddoxgallery.com
