I'm writing what is my last article on my MA blog. It feels strange to do so as it has become an integral part of my life in the past two years. It has not always been easy to juggle between full-time work and all the other curve balls life can throw at you, but … Continue reading Next steps
Please view my final submission, including the Harena Now portfolio, via the PDF below. FMP Harena Now August 2018
Having attended the first day of Beyond the Fields at the End of the World Garden, near Falmouth, I came away with a feeling of potential. The event brought together scientists, theorists and artists to discuss the nature of transdisciplinary research and art/science collaborations. Arranged by artist Paul Chaney and scientist Lauren Holt on the plot … Continue reading Beyond the Fields follow on
There are wonderful photographic artists working in the fields of non-documentary, abstract, alternative and historic processes. Many make their work as a means of expression, of simply sharing a wonderful image, while others are driven by a desire to have more of an impact than just an aesthetic one. I have previously considered the work … Continue reading Non-documentary image activism
I have started to put together a short, simple film explaining my motivations behind Harena Now. You can watch the first draft below: I plan to acquire more footage of work being made in situ, but it is a starting point for me to fine tune my talks relating to the project. With a number … Continue reading Film
The University of Lancaster has discovered that the humble carrot, and other root veg, may be able to build the structures we need. Yes, a carrot. And their nano platelets. With funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 programme, the university has said that its research shows that these can "significantly improve" the strength of concrete. … Continue reading You won’t look at a carrot the same again
While researching how people share and look at images of environmental and humanitarian horror, I came across Ron Haviv. I felt I could learn a lot about the ethics of looking from the co-founder of photo agency VII, who is also an award-winning, Emmy nominated photojournalist with books highlighting the atrocities of war under his … Continue reading Ron Haviv – Lost Rolls
To get the best shots of the exhibition space in the time available, using a tripod I needed to use a fast ISO setting, which has led to some noise in the images. If I have the opportunity on Monday, I will re-take the shots at a slower ISO, which I hope will provide me … Continue reading Second exhibition installation shots
I opened my second show on Thursday, July 26 at The Fish Factory in Penryn, Cornwall. I chose this space as it is a dedicated art space on the outskirts of Falmouth, which, in part due to the university, has a very creative vibe. The Fish Factory attracts people interested in creative pursuits through a … Continue reading Second exhibition evaluation
As the first cohort on Falmouth University's Flexible Learning programme, and with the end of the MA in sight, our group decided to take part in Source Magazine's Graduate Photography Online 2018 opportunity. This is a collaborative approach to gaining further exposure for our work. On the Source website it states: Graduate Photography Online has been running … Continue reading Source Magazine – Graduate opportunity
