WORK IN PROGRESS please click here For this work in progress I have decided to change website platforms from Smugmug to Squarespace, this has enabled me to present my work in a more professional way. For now I have chosen to present two airfields, RAF Cluntoe and RAF Killadeas in their separate folders both containing … More Informing contexts- Work in progress
Week 10- Enter the Academy This week looked at photography as an art? I read the ‘Introduction’ in Contemporary Cultures of Display by Emma Barker, which drew my attention to the role of museums and galleries and that they are not neutral in exhibiting work, they very much have their own criteria and intent for … More Informing contexts-Week 10
Through module one I touched on John Kippin and viewed his body of work (Cold War Pastoral) online, I then purchased his book so I could contextualise his work further in relation to my current practice. Kippin has captured the ever-changing landscape of Greenham Common, documenting what is left from the history. From its uses … More John Kippin- Cold War Pastoral
Photo shoot return to RAF Cluntoe Having previously identified all sites I was able to get capturing straight away. My approach was the same as Killadeas to be objective as possible and use the camera as a descriptive tool. From researching Stephen Shore I tried to encapsulate a concept of his “I’m often relying on … More Project development-5
Photo Shoot return to RAF Killadeas This shoot I meet up with Tom Bailey who works at Lough Erne Yacht Club, he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable of the site and walked round pointing out buildings and their history. My approach for this shoot was still objectively but with all the different types of buildings … More Project development-4
Week 9 Peer Review Presentations Password: Falmouth This week we turned in a 10 min video presentation that critically reflects and contextualises our current practice. We then had to review and provide written feed back to other videos submitted. I received some brilliant feedback from my peers that I will certainly take on board. Andrew: … More Informing contexts-Week 9 Peer review
Today I watched a YouTube video by Stephen Shore, produced by Museum of Modern Art. Shore spoke about his body of works and his journey and process to achieve them. The work that interested me the most was Uncommon Places and Shore makes an interesting quote in reference to his approach “I’m often relying on … More Stephen Shore- HOW TO SEE
Photo Shoot This shoot took me too RAF Cluntoe 1942-1959 situated close to Lough Neagh and had various uses for the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) and later a training unit for the RAF. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Cluntoe I didn’t have a guide for this shoot so had to find all the scatted building for myself which … More Project development-3
Week 8 Speaking Photographically https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sy9dXWkC8Q&feature=youtu.be This week I chose to focus on photographers Bernd and Hilla Becher, as I find their practice interesting and informs my own practice in the context of topographic and landscape photography. During the interview Bernd and Hilla reflect on their intent and visual choices throughout their practice. Bernd explains that … More Informing contexts-Week8
Week 7 Responses & Responsibilities This week’s presentations have looked over at the possibilities of a photographer holding the powers of persuasion within their practice. I believe that a photograph could provoke change within society, it might not solely be the reason but a photograph could certainly spark a conversation and highlight responsibilities within a … More Informing contexts-Week7
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