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
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
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
Week 6 A Sea of Images This week’s presentations have focused on National Geographic, which I have found quite interesting and relevant to the construction of my practice. National Geographic’s Society Policy Statement (1915) says that images are to conform to ‘absolute accuracy’, ‘beautiful, informative and artistic illustrations. (Lutz & Collins,1993, p26) This has been … More Informing contexts-Week6
Week 5 – Gazing at Photographs The nature of my own photographic gaze is that it always starts off with an element of curiosity. This is the reason why I would take the time and give an image a second glance or even spend a few seconds scanning the image. Contemplating the frame in which … More Informing contexts-Week5
Week 4 – Into the Image World Screen grab from Falmouth University presentation Tommy Hilfiger Freedom Ad- We see this advert using the American flag, which has strong ideological beliefs to the American people. Representing freedom and the ‘American dream’, I would think it would be beneficial for an American audience in which to fully … More Informing contexts-Week4
Week 3 Constructed realities “Construct means to build or make by putting together various parts. A constructed photograph is one that is formed by bringing together discrete elements to create a final piece” (Smith & Lefley, 2016 P113) Chose 3 photographs that interest you regarding multiple interpretations of the world & ‘constructed approach’ Record the … More Informing contexts-Week3
The Index and the Icon This week focused on authenticity and representation within a photograph. There were a couple of interesting things that got me thinking about my practice with this in mind. Currently my practice I believe that authenticity is critical element within documenting historical sites. Not just for my own piece of mind … More Informing Contexts-Week2
Where am I now? My current practice focuses on past Military establishments, documenting the current state that they lay. The buildings and landscapes may have been left for derelict or selected for regeneration, utilising their vast space. Either way these landscapes represent the most notable times through the history of war and conflict. I have … More Informing Contexts-Week1
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