This year has been a catalyst for me to reimagine my photographic dreams and reconnect with my personal photographic practice. The MA has provided me with opportunity and support, and as I head into the final stages I plan to continue to build on this. Having taken some downtime during the festive break to spend … Continue reading As 2017 draws to a close…
Month: December 2017
I’m so excited…
After a few days away visiting family, I finally had the chance to listen to the introduction to the next module - the Final Major Project. I am incredibly excited by this as I have a head full of photographic possibilities, yet I'm looking forward to the organisational elements too to ensure I can achieve … Continue reading I’m so excited…
To see and to be seen
"Photography deals exquisitely with appearances, but nothing is what it appears to be." Duane Michals. More to come... Reference: Books Johnson, Brooks. 1989. Photography Speaks. New York: Aperture/Chrysler Museum.
What next?
As we head towards the end of this module, my thoughts are already turning to what comes next. Looking at my social media to date, it seems that Instagram is proving the most effective for me in regard to connecting and talking with potential collaborators or simply receiving feedback. In the past seven days my … Continue reading What next?
Work in Progress Portfolio
Click on the link below the image to access the work in progress portfolio. Work in Progress December 2017
Oral Presentation assignment
Below is my oral presentation for the Sustainable Prospects module. Please use this password to view: FalmouthDec2017 Sustainable Prospects Oral Presentation from josie purcell on Vimeo.
Week 11 – reflection
The talk given by photographer Felicity McCabe as part of this week's work was quite an interesting one; it reminded me a little of my younger self. McCabe, who was advised by her tutor that "you'll learn more there" following her continued work experience with Nadav Kander during her course, seemed to find it difficult … Continue reading Week 11 – reflection
Commercial possibilities
In previous posts I have mentioned how tutors have said that my work would lend itself well to possibilities in retail products such as fabrics, tiles and so forth. I have decided that I want to keep my Harena Now work solely as fine art; I feel the message behind it will be lost if … Continue reading Commercial possibilities
Dale Chihuly – astounding glass art
I am surprised I was not aware of this artist until now. The glass art pieces he creates, alone and in collaboration with others, are simply stunning. They are everything I am imagining my Harena Now work could be. His website is an inspiration. The pieces he and his teams create from glass are awe-inspiring; … Continue reading Dale Chihuly – astounding glass art
Cyanotype – “it’s basic, and super easy to do at home”.
As a cohort of students, we interact quite regularly on WhatsApp. In recent discussions I conversation turned to the cyanotype process. A fellow student commented that cyanotype is "...basic, and super easy to do at home", and, to a point, they are correct. It's relatively safe use for young children (especially if using pre-made cyanotype … Continue reading Cyanotype – “it’s basic, and super easy to do at home”.
