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Bhavik Bhatt
University of Brighton - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

My work explores the intricate relationship between humans and nature, sparked by observing a young tree supported by human elements. Through colour and black-and-white photographs, I capture overlooked details in local parks, questioning the extent of our dependence on nature and the impressions we leave on it. Inspired by artists like Johan Blakemore, Susan Trangmar, and Ivo Přeček, my art highlights the subtle interplay between human-made and natural elements. Referencing works like Picturing Eden and Contemporary Photography and the Garden, I reflect on the history of photography in environmental art. Using digital photography and Photoshop layers to create manipulated images, I encourage viewers to recognise their interactions with nature and understand how our behaviours can shape the larger environmental picture. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Mia Rafteli
University of Brighton - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

My project ‘Bewildered’ explores the theme of migration, journey, and homesickness as 50-75% of the population have experienced homesickness within their lifetime. The images display articles and locations from my birthplace of Greece, my childhood home of Wales and my current residence in England. The series aims to share personal memories and evoke the feeling of bewilderment; the sense of no longer belonging nor the feeling of being home. It also seeks to open the conversation around migration, either to personal choices or uncontrollable situations, and sharing childhood sentiments of nostalgia linked to image and location. Referencing work of Rinko Kawachi, Daniel Billingham, William Eggleston and Martin Parr, photographers that explore the colourful theme of home. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ruobing Wang
University of Brighton - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

My body of work, "Dreamscapes Reimagined: A Surrealist Journey," blends reality with fantasy through digital photography, encapsulating surrealism and post-modern art. Each piece explores the subconscious and deconstructs traditional narratives, challenging perceptions and blurring the boundaries between the real and imaginary. Inspired by surrealist pioneers like Dalí and Breton, and influenced by Magritte's use of everyday objects in surreal contexts, my work juxtaposes mechanical structures with organic forms, creating unexpected and thought-provoking scenes. This approach is evident in "Monolithic Ruins," where towering structures emerge from a desolate landscape, representing the intersection of dreams and reality. The creative process involves meticulous ideation, material selection, and digital manipulation, pushing my artistic boundaries and enhancing my understanding of the relationship between reality and fantasy. "Dreamscapes Reimagined" invites viewers to question their perceptions and engage with the artwork on a deeper, introspective level. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ed Clews
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Hidden near the village of Bishopthorpe, a community of people come together. In this place – which many pass every day unknowingly – people are making wood-worked items, growing vegetables to sell, and developing the garden. They have been doing this for nearly twenty years. Both myself and my wife have been part of this community for a decade. Within the environment of the Archbishops’ walled garden, adults with learning disabilities are provided with a work-like environment. My project is a portrait of this community. Gardens have a particular psychological effect, creating a place of sanctuary and growth in which individuals can find and uncover their values. At Brunswick, people can thrive, be validated and be seen on their own terms. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Chris Finnegan
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Despite its consistent presence, suburbia as a geography is hazy and ill-defined. So too the images of the suburbs we carry are unique and conflicting. For some, the suburbs are the pinnacle of middle-class advancement. A landscape of little kingdoms. For others, they are a trap of drab conformity. My internal suburb has a nostalgic topography, bathing in the endless sunshine of the halcyon days of boyhood. It was mapped on a BMX and surveyed by climbing trees. Suburban Fantastic takes the reader on a journey through a remembered suburb; the physicality of the book reflecting a sense of discovery and child-like apprehension where the unknown waits around every corner. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Andrew Gilbert
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

I describe my practice as ‘orthogonal to the canonical definition of climate photography’. I’m interested in the underlying human causes of climate change rather than the evidence proving it is real which, at this point, is well established. This inevitably connects to ideas of people, place and culture. In the West, we are conditioned to consume by capitalist ideals - with devastating consequences to our environment. I seek to draw attention to this through the transformations we enact on the land. In Causality, I explore our individual responsibility for climate change asking; should we be demanding action or acting ourselves? As Bertrand Russel said in 1946, “the difficulty is to persuade the human race to acquiesce in its own survival”. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Sinead Le Blond
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

This project embodies my raw grief over losing my maternal grandmother, who raised me, when I turned eighteen. Captured within a memory box, the images resonate with the rhythms of our lives, weaving through home, town, and beach. They evoke a sense of simultaneous ‘then and now’. Through a series of ‘absence portraits’, I explore my grandmother's lingering presence and absence in my life. The accompanying text amplifies the theme of fragmented, blurry memories. Intertwined are The Inventory of Lost Things, illustrations representing objects no longer in my possession, tied to my memories of that period. By subverting my family's established narratives, I reclaim and tell my own story. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Yammie Pang
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Schrödinger's Cat explores the concept that our reality, shaped by observation, exists among probable universes. Inspired by the Schrödinger's Cat experiment and quantum mechanics, it suggests that our observation both defines our reality and creates alternate ones. This project visually represents these perspectives through diptychs, juxtaposing two distinct realities. The camera acts as an extension of my observation, documenting various outcomes. All images are minted on the blockchain with their date, time, and location, ensuring an unalterable record. This project aims to document our unique ways of living and thinking, and raises the question: Are we the observers who shape our universe, or are we the observed, similar to Schrödinger's Cat? . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Sue Vaughton
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

During my earliest years, my parents lived and worked overseas. We moved from Bahrain, where I was born, to eight other countries before I was ten. Relocations took place within a year or less. Establishing and dismantling temporary homes became habitual, with souvenirs acquired along the way. My project, 'We Tell Ourselves Stories in Order to Live', examines heirlooms and their cultural associations, revealing insights into my peripatetic childhood. After my mother's dementia and transition into care, I had to sell her home. Packing up my parents' lives and deciding what to keep was challenging. Using staged portraiture, gel printing, and archival photographs set against a backdrop of packaging materials, I explore the containment and capacity of memory. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kit Hargreaves
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Modern life is epitomised by a perception of time as currency, wherein our lives are generally time-poor. We have all experienced the notion of time passing quickly, whilst for someone else in the same moment, time may be stretching out ad-infinitum. Time Poor explores themes of time, authenticity, parenting and health through different mediums and methodologies. In this sequence reality is obscured by the rush of the commute, and endless pursuit of time, which so often results in missed moments and time poverty. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Gemma Briggs
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

‘Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship’ is a criminal offence under the Serious Crime Act 2015. In the year ending March 2023, police recorded 43,774 offences, yet only 1,816 defendants were found guilty. 98% of them were men. My experience as a survivor informs this project, which comprises constructed scenes that provide evidence of the mundane domestic scenarios that form the crime scene, as well as the copious methods employed by abusers. It represents a collective experience of enduring Coercive Control, as over 12 months I have met and interviewed women who have survived this insidious form of abuse. The works reflect the ambiguities and psychological manipulation that enable this crime to flourish. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Iris Tusa
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Thresholds captures the emotions of my childhood and transforms them into evocative images. By lifting them out of this context and reframing them, I aim to convey meaningful flashes from my past that viewers can relate to, even if the memories take different forms. Rather than documenting historical spaces, Thresholds serves as a bridge between memory and imagination, reality and fantasy. Photography is used as an artistic metaphor rather than a documentary tool. The project explores memory through layers, each marked by a threshold in my photographic journey—from outside homes to personal spaces, from barren landscapes to vibrant childhood play, and from digital to Polaroid images reflecting dreams and nostalgia. Each layer offers a unique view of these memories. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Dave Tipper
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

During World War II, the military used Old Winchester Hill as a site for testing mortars. To prepare for war, harm was inadvertently caused to our homeland and there remains craters, shrapnel and the fear that one should not stray from the path. During this time of unrest, Ernest Longhurst of the 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade, is accidentally killed during manoeuvres on the hill. Photographed using a British 1940s MPP Micro Technical large format camera, the long and unpredictable exposures reflect a time of unease and conflict. There is a palpable feeling of sorrow and pain within the forest that was most affected by this activity and these images provide a view into this not so distant past. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Raquel Ferreirinha
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

A lot of human experience is shared, global and recognisable, yet most of the imagery we feed our gaze is not. We carry little portals to the world in our pockets that keep us from being in our worlds. While ‘mindfulness’ has become a buzzword in recent years, we don’t always have the tools to incorporate this ancient Buddhist concept in our way of living. Our eyes have become progressively myopic in the observation of life happening here and now. In my safe and privileged sliver of the planet, I feel compelled to acknowledge the beauty in the banal, ephemeral and repetitive moments of the everyday. I am welcomed in my neighbours' homes and fuse myself into the tapestry of their routines. The viewer is invited to stop and see the art in the familiar scenes we regularly overlook. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ian Robinson
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

The Sea Pool, a liminal space between land and sea, a transitional space between tides, a place where humanity connects with nature, a place shaped by human activity. Where the going in and the coming out of its swimmers resonates with the ebb and flow of its tidal rhythm. ‘A Winter haven’ investigates the spatial, physical, sensory, social, and emotional relationships between Bude Sea Pool’s community sustaining itself through the winter months. Its swimmers undertake their individual winter challenges with water temperatures that fell to 3.7℃, and the charity volunteers, out every morning in all weathers and conditions, clearing tidal debris to ensure the safety of swimmers. They are my subjects, participants, and audience. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Emma Davies
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

‘Memory, Mortality’ is my response to my father's death. I made these images during the short three weeks of his final illness, not wanting to include him but wanting to mark the moments nonetheless. The project is my reaction to the process of my father's dying and the finality of death, alongside a confrontation of the endpoint of remembrance. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Rebecca Sheil
Falmouth University - MA Photography (Online)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

'Joyce' is a body of work that explores the deterioration of my Nan brought about by her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Using photography to represent both the loss of her memory and her core identity. Rendering her all but unrecognisable to those who love her. Using her environment to create visual connections between her rapidly receding past and her present reality. Combined with sentimental connections made by using her favourite flowers picked from her garden and pressed, juxtaposed with archival family album photography to represent her delicate and fragile state of mind, adding a sense of tactility to her shapeshifting identity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Mansi Ambhore
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - MFA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Mansi A. (Umbhoray), a London-based photographer from Mumbai, holds an MFA in Photography from the University for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured in group exhibitions at The Lightbox, Woking (2023, 2024) and Sydenham Artist Trail (2023). Umbhoray’s art confronts Indian caste discrimination, an ancient system persisting despite its criminalization in 1950. Following George Floyd’s murder and a fatal assault in Hathras in 2020, she observed hypocrisy in Indian attitudes toward caste. Her series "Death Over Indignity," based on newspaper archives, features self-portraits influenced by headlines on caste atrocities, using post-digital screen-prints. As a Dalit, she aims to raise global awareness of caste discrimination, highlighting the diaspora's role in perpetuating these issues globally. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Adam Isler
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - MFA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

My partner and I have learned, partly from personal experience, that as women grow older, they often find it harder falling asleep, while men often have greater difficulty staying asleep after waking early in the morning. Insomnia is a lonely place, especially if your partner is asleep and you don’t wish to disturb them. We collaborated to perform tableaux of intimacy and isolation in insomnia, in our 24/7, attention-fragmented, contemporary society, suffering a crisis of loneliness. Some couples grow into a deeper, more comfortable love over the course of many years; others drift apart and become bored with each other. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kerry Holland
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - MFA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Journey through worlds takes a journey through the real, the virtual, and the alternate. It provides an environment in which to observe how these different worlds interlope and phase through each other, focussing on serene natural settings to allow for a more visually direct connection between one world and another. The video aims to bring about an almost utopic atmosphere while also gently sparking questions about journeys and experiences beyond the real world. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kota Ishida
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - MFA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

At the age of 26, I find myself face to face with my mother, who was also 26 when she carried me. Between us lies the five-month-old foetus that is myself. I contemplate my origins: the image of myself captured in an ultrasound photo, and the expressions of my mother at that time. By employing transformative technologies—AI, 3D scanning, and 3D printing—it becomes possible to transcend the barriers of time and space, and meet those who are not here but whom we long to see. This allows me to encounter, touch, and feel my mother at the same age as I am now, and the foetal version of myself, preserved in a past moment captured in a photograph. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kangyue Zhang
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - MFA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

‘Another Goodbye’ is a response to the death of Zhang’s mother and focuses on documenting her grief over the traumatic event. Inspired by her fragmented memories, dreams, and her mother's belongings. In her work, she shows the hidden hurts of intimate relationships and the chains of her mother's love, complex feelings that continue to linger and remain after her mother's death. In the context of the post-digital era, she invokes the concept of Liminal Space to explore the connections between memory, reality and dreams, death and life. Through visual poetry, which combines sound, sketch, and photogram, her final production is an experimental film to express the fear and the inexpressible feelings of farewell between life and death. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Mingyi Sung
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - MFA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Looking for Nirvana explores Sung’s personal journey of non-monogamy and its unexpected link to childhood trauma. In 2022, Sung’s boyfriend and her mutually agreed to pursue an open relationship structure. Their bond would be “the primary”, and any external connections would not develop into love affairs. While Sung began seeing others, her boyfriend did not pursue external relationships himself. Having grown up in Taiwan, where discussions about intimacy are often muted, along with being raised within a household lacking affection, Sung finds herself grappling with the lasting impact of this upbringing on her adulthood. Through portraits and text, Sung embarks on a feminist exploration, unravelling the complexities of how personal histories affect our lives and reshaping an understanding of love. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Stefania Distante
University of Gloucestershire - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

I wished to make a record of the people of Mesagne (Italy) and their roles in the community, as a document of our present reality. The title "Riconoscersi" embodies the act of recognising oneself and recognising others. I approached my subjects with a sense of respect, empathy, and a commitment to egalitarianism, valuing each person's contribution. The town has undergone a remarkable transformation, transcending its once-pervasive mafia roots to emerge as a cultural beacon in the region. Through these portraits, viewers are encouraged to project themselves into the narrative, fostering a sense of recognition and resonance. Whether through shared social contexts, lived experiences, or emotional connections, the images serve as mirrors reflecting aspects of the viewer's own identity and humanity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jacek Davis
University of Gloucestershire - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Time to Pretend discusses the lived experience of people within the LGBTQIA+ community. The images aim to illustrate the struggles that are faced by queer individuals as they navigate through social norms and conventions. Focusing on real-life mental health issues within the queer community, the images and video aims to bring awareness to others that there is still a need for change and acceptance within mainstream society. There is still discrimination, isolation and a struggle for those within the LGBTQIA+ community, due to social expectations. This is a call to action to acknowledge, celebrate, and uplift the diverse experiences and voices within the queer community, and to work towards a future where acceptance, understanding, and love reign supreme. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Nick Henderson
University of Gloucestershire - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

“Not There Yet” is a body of work with catharsis at the core, expanded through a process of trying to find gratitude through discomfort. Our shadow; and that of our past, sit with us in the darkness. Some life events happen which feel beyond words; ineffable. Feelings of detachment and withdrawal overwhelm. A lone pillar on an uninhabited island in the storm as the waves of the past crash against the headland. Rejuvenation and solace can be found through immersing oneself in the natural environment. Attuning to the natural rhythms and with sustained exposure to the elements, a calmness begins to be instilled. Whilst exploring this series, viewers are encouraged to contemplate and reflect on their own life journeys. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Dawn Jones
University of Gloucestershire - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

The Civic Gospel is a slideshow born out of the complex relationship I have with my hometown. The title links to the non-conformist preachings of George Dawson from 1890 when Birmingham was reportedly ‘The Best Governed City In The World’ (Harper’s Magazine). Today Birmingham is in crisis. There has been a deliberate rejection of our civic spaces and communities through lack of investment and determined polarisation. I see real beauty and value in these spaces. This is where real human interaction occurs, and relationships are formed. I record urban spaces as a way of exploring and celebrating the real culture of the city and to build an archive of our shared histories and legacies before it is lost for good. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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James Greenoff-Cairns
University of Gloucestershire - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Cast in the simplest light these are photographs of a house, but they are also photographs of a life, one that ticks with energy and movement. They are photographs of relationships, of time, and of space. They are photographs of the past, the present, and of the future. Life is reflected in the patchwork spaces we create for ourselves, the collections we build, and the marks that we make. These are witness marks of success and failure, of inevitable trauma, and evidence of our occasional victory over it. Our spaces wear the scars of our lives. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Maryam Javadian
Middlesex University - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

My abstract photography series, "Rippling Elation," is born from the ephemeral masterpieces that unfold within the fluid canvas of water. As reflections dance across the surface, I capture these fleeting moments of beauty and transform them into enduring works of art. Each image invites viewers to immerse themselves in a visual symphony that encapsulates the delicate balance between excitement and tranquility. Through the interplay of lines, curves, and ripples, I unveil the subtle details often overlooked in our fast-paced world, creating an immersive experience that sparks curiosity and introspection. The structures casting these reflections symbolize power and fortitude, while their melting forms reveal the adaptability and vulnerability inherent in even the mightiest entities. The ripples, with a single center point of origin, serve as a metaphor for the energy within each of us, reminding us of our ability to create far-reaching effects in the world around us. The waves, appearing broken and disconnected, remind us that, despite our individual perspectives, we are all part of a greater whole. "Rippling Elation" invites viewers on a journey of personal interpretation, shaped by their emotions, experiences, and inner generosity. By embracing the beauty of these transient moments, my work celebrates the potential for personal growth when we recognize our own energy's magnitude and the interconnectedness of our shared humanity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Beatrice Balzano
Middlesex University - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Casa Dolce Casa, in Italian meaning "Home Sweet Home", is a year long project that stems from my own experience as a queer person facing the reality of my native country, Italy. I moved to London almost a year ago, and I've had the chance to experience a new sense of freedom, free of the brutal discrimination and censorship that my country reserves to the LGBTQ+ community. I carefully chose the name "Casa Dolce Casa" and used it as a sort of oxymoron, as it alludes to the comfort of one’s own childhood nest, a place of warmth, love and belonging. In most cases, queer youth faces discrimination in the same place they call home, amongst family or their peers. With this project I wanted to focus on the impact that culture has on the queer experience as I collaborated with students, friends and strangers natives of different countries, coming from different social and ethnic backgrounds. How do family values, social customs and cultural settings impact personal development to the point of denying one’s true self? . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Shraddha Bagrodia
Nottingham Trent University - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

“विवाह” (Vivāh) derived from the Sanskrit word for “marriage.” A traditional Indian rite symbolizing the union and togetherness of women and men. The project is an exploration of lived experiences and emotional landscapes of individuals navigating their personal marital journeys. The work captures series of diverse marriages across cultures, ages and those who have experienced divorce. It highlights love and the journey of growing gracefully, and mindfully. Through a collaborative approach sitters present themselves in their environment without stylization. “Vivāh” visually expresses the deep affection and bond shared by partners as they navigate life together. It shows the beauty of their unique paths, emphasizing the individuality of each marriage while celebrating the universal theme of love, companionship and mutual growth. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Fengyang Zeng
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Fengyang Zeng is a photographic artist from China, currently completing her MA in Photography at the Royal College of Art. She has dedicated her practice to exploring themes of time, memory, death, and relationships. For five years, she documented the lives of 100 middle-class families in China's first-tier cities, capturing moments across all stages of life, including birth, growth, aging, and death. In her series "Echoes, Silence, Presence," she combines sound, images, and installations to explore the theme of death. This work is inspired by her personal experiences of repeatedly facing the loss of loved ones, which has profoundly shaped her understanding of life's fragility and the sense of powerlessness in the face of death. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jiaqi Chen
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Jiaqi Chen (born 1999) is a Chinese artist based in London and Beijing. Her artistic practice delves into the intricate interplay between humans and nature by dissolving the distinctions among images, installations, and film. Employing the body as a medium, she weaves complex dialogues between human forms and the natural world. Distinguished by its openness and ambiguity, Chen’s work invites viewers to engage actively, becoming integral to the interpretation process. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Julia Bohle
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Julia Bohle is a german artist, in her practice she is exploring a sensual approach to photography and seeking a deep translation of the inner self in the photographic image. Her work mainly delves into the complexity of identity and the representation of feelings, emotions and nocturnal perceptions. She positions herself within contemporary discourse on femininity, the embodied self, and its intricate desires and anxieties. Inner Landscapes, describes a photographic journey into the psychological depths of the human experience, framed by the metaphor of the night. This project captures the unseen emotional and mental terrains that shape our inner worlds. Using the night as a symbol of the unconscious mind, each image delves into themes of introspection, self-discovery, and solitude. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jeremy Chih-Hao Chuang
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— MA/MFA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Jeremy Chih-Hao Chuang is a Taiwanese artist. He focuses extensively on the interrelationship between home and self-identity from an autobiographical perspective, which he derived into a subjective language that uses photography to engage in visual contemplation. "Ephemeral Intimacy” delves into the blurred boundaries of connections on dating apps and the individual exploration of love. As a Southeast Asian growing up in a conservative big family, I was taught to conform to societal expectations of heteronormativity. However, my journey of self-discovery began when I turned to dating apps to explore my own identity. I photographed men whom I met online, capturing vulnerable moments and visiting their living spaces. This journey led me to question conventional notions of desire, confront issues of race, and navigate the complexities of contemporary dating culture. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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John Offenbach
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

My work centres on the silver grains from my own archived negatives. The fundamental particles of pre-digital photography, each one less than a micron in diameter, and like a snowflake, unique, no two ever alike. The theme is centred on ageing and memory; remembering, forgetting, and remembering again. In some cases the silver is physically removed from my negatives and transformed into an ink. In other cases my old negatives are viewed under a microscope and scanned to produce granular files which I reuse as layers on new imagery; an episodic inheritance from the past. I chose concrete as the constructed new medium due to its natural palimpsestic qualities. Its provenance literally pressed into the present. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kaiyi Huang
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Kaiyi Huang is a fine art photographer specializing in photographic printing and bookbinding. She earned a BA in Fine Art Photography from Camberwell College of Arts and is currently studying at the Royal College of Art. Kaiyi's work primarily focuses on raising awareness about the urgency of rising sea levels caused by global warming. "Sea Horizon" explores rising sea levels through four chapters. Kaiyi uses unique photography to capture the sea horizon above the ground, revealing global changes. The book explores humanity's insignificance and its reflection in the face of disasters from global warming, and incorporates Zen art philosophy (Wabi-sabi) to shift our attitude towards nature. Through visual art and poetry, it highlights the urgency of environmental protection. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Zihan Xie
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Zihan Xie (b.2001), currently based in London, is a Chinese artist who graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Public Art from Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts in 2023. Currently pursuing a degree in Photography at the Royal College of Art, Zihan's artistic exploration revolves around three central themes: trauma, memory, and aftermath. Employing mediums such as claymation, collage, moving image, and photography, her work navigates the intricate interplay of these themes. Through the unique amalgamation of these mediums, Zihan seeks to articulate a visual language that delves into the complexities of human experience, inviting viewers to contemplate the nuances of trauma, the fragility of memory, and the profound aftermath that shapes our individual narratives. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Molly Lindsay
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

This year I have leaned into my desire to work with Ellie, my long term muse. The work has become an investigation of that relationship, testing it to its limits. Other artistic duo’s have noted that there is a desire to merge/unite with one another, relating to my research around Doppelgängers, mirror’s and Narcissus. The red fabric has become another subject in the work. It is now a tool, along with the camera, that I reach for before I undertake a project. The references for the poses in this work come from my personal archive of classical sculptures that I have been documenting from the V&A and beyond. Re-enacting these as performances we disrupt, challenge and debate. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Yiyang Liao
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

"Continuum" is a series of works created using traditional photographic techniques. Through this series, I aim to challenge our conventional perception of linear time. "Continuum" seeks to question and challenge our linear understanding of time through the medium of photography. Each photograph in this series is not merely a snapshot of a single moment but a representation of multiple dimensions of time. In "Continuum," I use a 4X5 large format camera to create long-exposure photographs. By controlling the duration of light exposure on different areas of the film, I explored the inherent fluidity and eternal motion of time and the natural environment. These techniques allowed me to capture a profound and complex view that transcends the confines of a single instant. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Roey Xinqi Qiu
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

My work explores Asian pornography by subverting traditional gender roles, positioning male models in poses typically reserved for female performers. Sparked by frustration with the portrayal of Asian females catering to male desires, my project confronts these harmful stereotypes. As a lesbian artist, my queer perspective offers a non-eroticized view, challenging conventional ideas about gender, desire, and power dynamics. I create deliberately constructed, unreal spaces to highlight the artificiality of pornographic representations. This approach disrupts typical portrayals, encouraging viewers to reconsider their biases and societal expectations. Through this project, I aim to foster a deeper understanding of human vulnerability and strength, while critically examining the impact of media on perceptions of gender and desire. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Nelle Laurent
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Nelle Laurent, a British-Belgian artist, is currently pursuing her MA in photography at the Royal College of Art after having completed her BA at the Glasgow School of Art. Her practice primarily revolves around a hands-on approach to various historic photographic processes. Memory and the passage of time are the main themes reflected in her projects as she plays on their intrinsic relation to the medium of photography. Her work can be described as sequences of passive observations and visual notetaking, ranging on matters as banal as our daily rhythms and human exchanges, to the more personal and complex subjects of belonging and anxiety. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kun Song
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Out of a total of 2316 visitors who consented to participate at RCA2024 Exhibition in London in June 2024, 7 individuals were selected based on the highest resemblance percentages. These 7 portraits were subsequently utilised as prompts to generate a series of Jesus Christ portraitures using advanced AI technology. The AI-generated images have been incorporated into our dataset and integrated into our current neural machine learning system. This updated algorithm will be featured in our next exhibition, enhancing the interactive installation experience for our future visitors. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Yanlam Shi
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Yan Lam Shi is an artist from Hong Kong, China. She is known for her outstanding film shooting technique, to capture the sentiments of individuals in a manner that is exceedingly delicate. She has a talent for capturing the fleeting emotive moments that resonate with a wide range of viewers. Like a silent sonnet, Shi's work encourages the audience to investigate the intricacies of emotions. In the piece ‘Don't Leave Me In Echo’, she metaphorically conveys the impact of her family of origin on her perspective on love and delves into the evolution of values, including success, rationality, speed, efficiency, and competition, as promoted by capitalism. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Sara Sahores
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Sara Sahores is a visual artist and photographer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her work is deeply rooted in the pleasure of looking, which leads to the desire to capture and possess what she sees - for which photography is the perfect medium. Swimming Studies is a series of 35mm film underwater photos taken between 2023-2024 in London swimming pools, during synchronised swimmers training sessions. The project is an exercise in using the camera as an excuse to knock down barriers to get into hardly accessible places, while exploring the intuitive itch to own something by photographing it, the ambiguity present in darkness, and the physicality of human bodies when submerged in a different medium. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Yingqi Wang
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Yingqi Wang’s artwork explores identity complexities across digital and spatial realms, inviting deep reflection on self-perception and societal connections. Her visual narratives investigate the gaze's role in shaping personal and collective identities in our interconnected contemporary society. Between Visibility reimagines the bathroom as a stage for exploring the construction and deconstruction of personal identities under societal observation. Through innovative use of light, shadow, and long exposures, this photographic series transforms everyday spaces into sites of deep introspection and connection, challenging conventional views on privacy and interpersonal relationships. It invites viewers to consider the delicate balance between revelation and concealment, offering a profound reflection on the self about the external world. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Zhuoheng Li
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Noctiflorous examines contemporary Chinese history spanning two centuries, from reform and opening up to China's entry into the WTO In the work, I chose eight typical events and interpreted organised scene with staged photography. From the wave of layoffs in the 90's to the expansion of China's urban scale, these changes in the grand narrative become an unbearable weight on everyone's body. I transform the scattered texts into related visual symbols, and create a rich pictorial language by stacking them in an orderly manner. Audiences can not only understand these heartbreaking stories from the image narratives, but also feel the emotions and metaphors hidden in the stories. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Alicia Hamerman
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

“X” offers a conceptual exploration of emptiness, grief and repair through image, installation and glass work. Alicia Hamerman takes a broad approach to image making, working with theory, poetry and biography to explore the sculptural and material potential of photography. She creates, destroys and then uses the pieces to build her way out. She assembles, reassembles and then probes at the fragments. Layered and meticulous, her process becomes a tool for navigating the complex nature of relationships and the self. "X" considers the spectrum of repair as a habitable space where aesthetic forms reside. Reading is provided but remains optional. Meaning is only suggested but never declared. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Lindsey Macadie
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Lindsey Macadie is an artist from Scotland. She explores themes of anonymity, identity and judgement: permeating thoughts, belongings and hidden spaces in an attempt to connect with others. Lindsey uses first person quotes, letterpress, analogue and digital photography. Due to Lindsey’s prior experience in the educational sector, she has a strong interest in society and how we operate within it. There is a performative element to her work: distributing quotes in the public domain with a call for strangers to respond and placing herself or her belongings with that of another. Working with intention helps her to form ideas in a structured was but inviting participation in the form of an anonymous exchange offers an unknown outcome. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Sofiia Vinnichenko
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Sofiia Vinnichenko (b. 2000) is a Ukrainian artist. Postponed Disbelief, Continuous struggle of inability and desire to believe. Whether in divinity or the future. I look at my family's archival images, translating them blindly – the way I learned to translate memories about my dreams stuck in the language I don't use anymore. I repeat. It terrifies and comforts me. Life – a single moment stretched to eternity during a fall. My parents were raised in a world of godless utopia. I was born 9 years after God was reinvented. Can I reinvent myself? Sometimes I still fight a wish to believe. And sometimes I make pictures of something I can’t see, then the only thing left – to believe. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Amy Sarr
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

So long a life presents a glimpse into coming of age through the depiction of a personal archive. Amy Sarr reenacts the Xoymet, a Saint-Louisian (Senegal) tradition in which brides borrowed photographs from their loved ones to exhibit in their groom’s room. Amy revisits it by creating imagery related to her subject’s personal experience, highlighting elements of Senegalese culture that can influence a woman’s life, from the mundane to cultural memory. This stemmed from Amy’s endeavor to question the emphasis placed on marriage as the pivotal step in a woman’s identity and becoming such in Senegal. She therefore brings you into the intimacy of a woman’s life through some of the experiences that have formed the person facing you today. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Danilo Zocatelli Cesco
Royal College of Art - MA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

"Dear Father" subverts traditional paternal love and explores acceptance through role reversal. By painting his face, my father became the performer, while my queerness, long hair, and piercings became normalized. His exaggerated features reflected my own, freeing me from performing societal expectations. Photographing my father in drag doing everyday tasks on our Brazilian farm recaptured childhood memories, challenging norms. This project directly addresses those who misunderstood and labeled me 'golo' (from family dialect ‘faggot’). "Dear Father" transforms this taunt into a catalyst for change through an intimate exploration of my relationship with my father. It demonstrates my father's acceptance and sends a clear message to extended family and friends in Brazil, showcasing shared love and understanding. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Allie Crewe
Ulster University - MFA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Childhood abuse, a crime often shrouded in secrecy within families or closed communities, is a silent epidemic. Allie Crewe's 'Gather the Bones' invites us to bear witness to the pain and subsequent journey towards healing that unfolds when individuals embrace transformation. Past memories, or 'bones,' are reclaimed as the women connect to their ancestors in a Bronze Age Celtic landscape. Within a forest, where childhood memories whisper, and women reconnect with the suppressed parts of themselves, this collaborative work unveils a story through a stark interplay of light and shadow, staged narratives, and intimate portraits. 'Gather the Bones' asks us to examine the enduring silence that has failed to safeguard children. Shortlisted for RADAR 2024. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Aoife Kelly de Klerk
Ulster University - MFA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Returning to Ireland after 14 years in South Africa, 'Sumballō' explores the concept of the 'relational', within the context of a Christian faith. In a country where conversations around faith are strained, the photographs are meditations of a wrestle to bring together in one’s mind, a conferring with one’s self, the act of faith, the hope in things not yet seen. Many things we do, we seem to do in a mode of knowing unknowing. The work documents a way back 'to the things themselves', towards understanding, towards surrender. Sumballō invites the viewer into a contemplative space where time slows and solace offered in the prospect of the 'relational'. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jeremiasz Ojrzyński
Ulster University - MFA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

''A World in a Glitch'' navigates the contemporary subject of human-machine collaboration and serves as a metaphor for the complex relationship between human agency and technological advancement. The series of surrealist self-portraits is motivated by a need for a bridge between the lived experience and the virtual world. Contextualised by the artist’s childhood experience in nature, the photographs are grounded in the organic stylistic approach of 19th century photography and augmented by AI-generation. The work delves into the complexities of human emotion and identity through the medium of 'analogue-generative photography'. By melding a traditional large-format photographic technique with AI image generation the work blurs the boundaries between human creativity and algorithmic fabrication – consequently exploring the influence of technology on consciousness. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Natalia V. Garmashova
Ulster University - MFA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

In the quiet glow of nighttime – surrendering to the humidity fogging the camera lens – the allure of empty squares and illuminated streets forms a symbolic terrain towards an introspective odyssey, trailing from the post-Soviet Era. Amid the pristine and almost otherworldly spaces, Natalia V. Garmashova navigates the emotional landscape of expatriate life, capturing the anticipation of seemingly alien experiences within the urban confines of a compound. "The Space Within" functions as an evocative portrayal of an artist seamlessly weaving between the known and the unknown where the self is yet to be fully understood. It is a poetic realization, where concepts of identity and belonging transcend physical spaces, dwelling in the act of experience and the realm of the subconscious. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Samuel Booth
Ulster University - MFA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

The Pain Monster is an intimate portrait of the struggle I have faced living with chronic pain due to a traumatic brain injury. Like many others who have suffered similar injuries, this agony is a relentless 'monster' that lurks within me and remains hidden. It is a part of my life. In the form of a photograph, by using camera movements, and prolonged time exposures, I have found a way to confront this pain and give it a face. The Pain Monster has been exposed. This project is a hope of solace and inspiration to all who struggle with physical and mental pain. It is a strategy to find a way to tame and conquer this suffering. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Siobhán Dempsey
Ulster University - MFA Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

In the West Kerry Gaeltacht, past and present are understood through a language of costume, defiance and continuum. Here, history rests comfortably and tradition is used not to parody the past but to understand it. 'Wren' costumes, derived from pre-Christian folklore, are made throughout the winter season and worn by members of the community on the Dingle peninsula. Subverting any notion of ethnographic methodologies, Siobhán Dempsey, through individual collaborations, reaches an understanding of the craft and beliefs that lie behind this display of ritual. Making Straws is the contemporisation of an ancient identity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Úrsula Rénique
Ulster University - MFA Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

Routine Strata unravels the intricate tapestry woven by the everyday experiences of life, where the concept of repetition becomes a state of contradiction; a magnified perception that pervades the familiar, and where nothing is realised as the same. Úrsula Rénique’s photographic work layers the seemingly mundane moments of the daily school run in Dubai. For a mother entrenched in the rhythm of this routine, photography, through collage and the single image, offers a poignant means of bearing witness to life's fleeting moments, a representation of her family, herself, and the society she is immersed in. Úrsula argues for the profound significance found within the ordinary, and the gesture of simplicity, within life's routines. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Emma Godfrey Pigott
University of South Wales - MA Documentary Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

The Last Snowball takes the joyful image of a snowball expanding it to consider the effects of climate change on a Swiss Alpine environment. Through entangled image processes, it traverses the cycles of the mountain and considers the challenge that climate change poses to the way that we think. By turning towards matter, to the nonhuman, and listening deeply to what it has to say, I examine the Swiss relationship to the landscape. I document the life of the mountain to create a dialogue with the world that is rooted in a deep love and respect for the landscape where I live, and which seeks to dispel the hierarchies between the human and the nonhuman, allowing both their voice. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Andrezza Vieira
University of South Wales - MA Documentary Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

The Department of Political and Social Order (DOPS) was the department responsible for the state crimes and my father was a police agent working for the dictatorship until his retirement. It was only as an adolescent that I began to become concerned with the role that he played while working for DOPS. Through research into his career, I found a document stating that my father was accused of extortion whilst on duty. Many of the original documents relating to his ‘case’ were moved to the guardianship of the federal police and burned afterwards, therefore they are no longer available to me. This project attempts to piece together the story of this period with the creation of new documents and images. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Gareth I. Davies
University of South Wales - MA Documentary Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

FAKE BIRD CLOWN is a speculative sensorium about a nonhuman protagonist, a Gorilla, and its transformation into a human. An allegory about the menace of a technological being. A hybridised journey that weaves between the real and computational temporalities, offering a mirror to the ecological vulnerabilities posed by humankind’s anthropic relationship to other species, and the planet. Gorillas share 96% of their genome sequence with humans, linking our species to a branching of evolutionary time in which civilisation's existence was fragile and uncertain, a different set of circumstances than today’s catastrophic extractive relationship to nature. The project invites the viewer to question our anthropic entanglement with other species and machines - to construct new ethical perceptions of a more-than-human world. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Tracy Ackerman
University of South Wales - MA Documentary Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

“To be a woman is to be an actress. Being feminine is a kind of theater, with its appropriate costumes, décor, lighting, and stylized gestures” (Sontag, 1972, p.22). ‘Empire of Images” is a body of work which addresses one’s identity as an aging woman, set against the backdrop of ageism and sexagism within popular Western culture. In this culture saturated with images pertaining to youth, I must defer my own aging process to remain visible. In doing so, I use the camera in combination with social media filters to identity with images of my younger self, but it’s feeling is fleeting, just like the platform they are made for. With one quick swipe my identity is replaced with another’s. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Solomon Charles-Kelly
University of South Wales - MA Documentary Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

In 2023 I embarked on a journey, and my aim was to find out who I (British) am, culturally, through finding out who my (Caribbean) grandfather is. Like many of his generation, he left his home in the 1950’s to answer the call of Britain. After working for 30 years and raising a family, he returned back to Nevis, alone. At his door, anxious, I was unsure what to expect of the man I’d heard so much about. He is old. 95 years old to be exact; one of the oldest of the 12’000 people on his island. This work is a result of our slow conversations over long, hot days; an exploration into his past, seen through my eyes. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Maria Quigley
University of South Wales - MA Documentary Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:09:41 EDT

My grandmother rarely leaves her small St. Petersburg flat. The TV has become her source of social connection, entertainment, information, and routine. The TV guide forms the foundation of her daily schedule. "The modern age is essentially that of modern technics," said Bernard Stiegler. Television, as one form of media, allows us to form ideas and concepts that blur the line between actuality and fiction. This blurring challenges our understanding of actuality, history, and memory. I sat in a small room in her apartment, watching the same channel as her. I printed the images onto photographic paper from the surface of the static screen and developed them within the room. These are the artefacts I hold and sit with, still. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Natasha Phipps
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

“Derma” explores my relationship with skin. Dealing with a skin condition during my developing ages as an adolescence has impacted how I viewed myself and my own self worth. I have used the people closest to me to form a figurative representation of my own skin. These are the people I feel comfortable touching, showing my true skin to - their skin is a depiction of the vulnerability and exposure that we share. Through photography, sculpture and textiles I have made a multimedia outcome that narrates the power of skin, aiming to look further than aesthetic, examining the organ in a new light. Forcing us to look a little too close. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Isabel Bass
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Firefly is a body of work looking into 'flying the nest' and moving away for University, leaving my family behind. Within these photographs of migrating birds and nature I have explored aspects of life that are unable to be seen. Through the imagery I explored my feelings of loneliness as well as my connection to the nest. By creating these photographs, I looked inwards at what home means and how I can become more comfortable with living away from my loved ones, intertwining nostalgic archival pieces. This installation allows people to place themselves into a landscape of the universal complexities around moving away from home. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Esmé Taylor
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘The Colour Blue’ is a documentation of moments lived and spaces that are inherently intertwined with experience and belonging. I have worked collaboratively with my younger brother and his peers, as they navigate their way through their own masculinity. Performance is shown in the duality of personality, and intimacy in moments with others that make us feel like we belong. This is a poignant age that can never be relived, a time that I myself have already lived. When making the work it has caused me to reflect on these previous experiences whilst watching these moments unfold. I am using their perspective to navigate these ideas and preserving memories before they part ways leaving school. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ben Crompton
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Walking and the outdoors has always allowed me to escape my anxieties and worries, as if I were leaving the real world and entering my own wonderland. The beauty of isolation allows me to realise the comfort in oneself. Self-reliance, depending solely on myself, whilst escaping to these natural wonderlands gives me the space and time to truly be me. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Tyler Ashford
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘You can be the Dad’ is an exploration into the role of a mother, particularly the ways in which I feel maternal towards my younger sister, and how motherhood is something that is fluid within my household. It delves into the role of a caregiver, and what happens when the carer constructs a situation in which they become the cared for. It highlights the strength that lies within female dominated households as they fuse together in the absence of a man. I have been utilising this time photographing my sister to relive moments of childhood I feel I have lost, as I see myself in the young woman my sister is becoming. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Anaïs Jourdan
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This work explores my experiences within the Mormon religion and the profound effects it has had on me since leaving the church I was a part of for sixteen years. Capturing the guilt, fear and shame that is built into my being has become a way to navigate and overcome these emotions that remain present in my life today. This work focuses on self and identity and has given me the chance to liberate myself from an adolescence spent constrained by expectations imposed by religion. I am relearning what it means to be a woman beyond the “divine” duties of marriage and motherhood. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Seren Friel
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I hated the place I grew up, all I could think about was how I couldn’t wait to leave. I left home by coming to university. Having space away from home made me remember the beauty of where I grew up. Am byth gyda mi (forever with me) is a project that explores how I fell in love with home again and despite moving away I always come back. Photographing the Rhondda Valleys helped me to see the beauty of the place and the people. This project is a reminder to never forget where I came from, that I am proud to be a Welsh woman and come from a supportive community. The images are about showing my appreciation. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Caitlyn Sleep
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Balweyth’ is inspired by my Grandad, a man who couldn’t wait to become a grandfather, but passed shortly before I was born. He, along with many other members of my family dedicated decades of their lives to mining, the industry that made Cornwall the place it is today. Cornwall was once an industrial powerhouse, providing jobs and income across the county, however Industrial decline took this away and it is a very different place to what it used to be. ‘Balweyth’ is an exploration into my own heritage as well as the industry that was so vital to Cornwall and its development, and how this loss has changed the place I call home. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Daisy Bayliss
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘We Are The People’ is a body of work that seeks to capture the people within the creative community I surround myself within. It documents the next generation of creatives and highlights the relationships that we share with each other. The photographs present us in our stoic form as makers and performers, but they also highlight the connections that have been made between us in a short amount of time and the interactions that we have. It has become an important piece of work for me and those involved, capturing who we are as a collective. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Melissa Harris
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘You Are My Sunshine’ embarks on a journey through growth and change focusing on my relationship with my family and the reflection of my parents onto myself and my brother. Reflecting on archive family photographs, I began to use the camera to highlight the positivity of change focusing on my parents aging and my brother now having his own family. Using portraiture in a playful nature, I experiment with the idea of location, love and sharing a strong connection with one another. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ben Walmsley
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In 2023, storm overflow pipes were responsible for 3.6 million hours of raw sewage being pumped into our UK waterways, with more happening every day. The Croal Irwell was responsible for 11,974 hours, with 95 spills per mile. Water companies blame this high spill count on increased rainfall, but what are they doing to improve this? Above, Below, Within, follows the river Irwell and tributaries that flow into it, tracing the points of biggest overflow and photographing the impact this has on the waterways. While investigating the industrial landscape that follows the river, this body of work looks to educate the public on the issues that face the waterways and all that use them. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Edie Nightingall
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I have always had an innate sense of longing and belonging to the one place I have lived my whole life. Rooted in the house which holds my childhood memories, ‘Chrysalis’ explores the fragility of growing up and the inevitability of the passing of time. The project is a personal need to document my final moments of childlike naivety and a delicate metamorphosis into maturity. Through using photography, I explore my relationship with this house, my family and myself with both my adult perspective as well as that of an inner child. Although an introspective body of work, ‘Chrysalis’ is a universal ode to home relating to a transitional period of adolescence to adulthood we all must go through. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Annabel Beasley
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project is a personal narrative exploring my familial relationships as we navigate through recent challenges and changes. It explores the emotional ups and downs, the realities and joy of growing up with people with many different needs. This work has underlying themes of health and healing, with visual references to the Victorian notion of ‘Convalescence’. I wanted to explore this ‘lost art’ which was seen as a temporary tranquillity, to reclaim the term, which I believe doesn’t account for long-term adversity, and the ‘tranquil’ moments sought over a lifetime. The family portraits taken in nature and around the home, primarily in the overgrowth of our garden, is where we feel most connected and comfortable in this healing environment. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Monty Robins
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Pennsylvania is a small cattle farm in North-East Somerset. This project studies the relationship between Ian, the farmer, and his cows, after one of the longest and wettest winters. A kind of winter that is only becoming more common due to our changing climate. Over this period the cows are locked inside. this puts physical and emotional strain on both the farmer and animals. The more it rains, and the longer they are trapped, health issues in the cattle will become more common. The impacts of the changing climate are very real and the first to feel its effects are the ones that work with the seasons and rely on the weather every day. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kitty-Fern Cairns
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Will you be there when I wake', delves into the many complex layers of childhood grief and how these emotions transform as you age. Grief is a never-ending and universal experience that grows from memories, sentiments, longing and loneliness. After the death of my father in childhood, I have felt the many stages of grief first-hand. Capturing different fragments from the unacceptance of death, anger from being left behind, a want to nurture my younger-self and then, acceptance. Whilst creating this work, I realised I will never be able to entirely encapsulate my thoughts and feelings within an image. Instead, I have created small moments that when combined, tell the journey of my grief. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Samuel French
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

We owe ourselves to the land that raised us and this mark cannot be shaken, whether we change our name or cross continents. We will always have a connection to this homeland and be under its power, always feeling drawn to once again be beneath its skies, flanked by its trees and lay in its waters. The series Marked uses the themes of land, loss and belonging to explore how the landscape physically evolves as a result of coastal erosion due to global warming. Questioning the boundary between the permanence of memory and impermanence of place, we are forced to borrow time from our memories, in an attempt to experience our home as we once did. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Abigail Humphries
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Delving into my emotions and experiences led me to create work around grief, a sensitive yet necessary topic. Losing my mum forced me to confront emotions I'd never faced before, making it difficult to verbalise my feelings. Collaborating with the hospice that cared for her has added authenticity to my work, reaching those familiar with such spaces. By participating in Dying Matters Week alongside the hospice, it is a meaningful step in opening those conversations about grief and loss. I've found comfort in knowing that every emotion in grief is valid and there's no right or wrong way to feel it. Through my photos, I hope to unveil the stigma surrounding grief and offer understanding to others on a similar journey. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Femi Lawal
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Mash Potato Face is a photographic exploration of the relationship between me and my single mother. Our relationship is that of parent and child but the bond goes beyond that traditional parental bond and into friendship. Our friendship is built on a multitude of things from anecdotes, common interests, and being around each other. Through a mixture of playful, archival, and portraiture I aim to produce this bond as a homage to my mother as it is because of her that I got into photography, she is someone I go to for advice and guidance but also someone I can also be myself and joke around with like an old friend. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Grace Letherby
Bath Spa University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Troubled Waters’ is an escape from the turbulence of navigating and understanding mental health, capturing the changeable emotions felt whilst witnessing a family member’s struggle with depression. The beach is a visual metaphor for how dynamic the human mind can be, a peaceful and calm landscape, yet slight changes can make it unbearable. I place a camera where the tide allows, channelling this experience through self-portraiture and performance, giving an insight into the sublime landscape in which I find solace and new perspectives, recognising the need to nurture and care for my own well-being. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Anamaria Ivascu
University of Bedfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Echoes of Time is a monochromatic journey into the complexity of family history. It focuses on objects that have been passed down from generation to generation. This project aims to honour the legacy of these cherished artefacts, each holding a story waiting to be discovered and shared. At the heart of Echoes of Time lies the relics of a bygone era, solid reminders of lives lived, and journeys taken, from the solemn dignity of war medals to the intimate whispers of handwritten letters. I have attempted to evoke the essence of these treasured artefacts, stripping away their colour to reveal their raw emotional and timeless beauty. Each photograph in Echoes of Time serves as a testament to the power of simplicity, inviting viewers to embark in a meditation about time and both individual and collective history. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Anita Bhatti
University of Bedfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My practice specialises in still life and product photography. The current series Shaping Revolution uses a geometrical approach to photograph cosmetics and build on the brands’ visual identity. I have used products from the beauty brand Revolution who sell affordable makeup, skincare and haircare products. Each image has been intricately constructed with different shapes, colour and lighting to complement the distinct features of the product. This has helped to create a sense of balance and stability. I enjoyed photographing this series as I see this as an ongoing project that will help to develop my career as an advertising product photographer. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Hassan Shah
University of Bedfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

'Pigeon racing is all about love. For the men it is the love of the sport and for the pigeons the love of each other.' (Zak Waters). My work as a photographer is deeply rooted in unveiling the beauty and complexity of the natural world and this project is an ode to the homing pigeon, a bird celebrated for its incredible ability to navigate vast distances back to its home. Through Columbae Aria, I hope that viewers will not only be moved by the beauty of these birds, but that they would also be inspired to engage with and contribute to the future of pigeon racing. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Iulia Sercau
University of Bedfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I spent my early years in my grandmother’s house in a small village, named Braniste. Every Sunday morning, everyone would put on their best clothes - “the Sunday clothes” as they used to call them -, and head to the church. After the service, everyone would stop in the churchyard and socialize - talk about the crops, the weather, the news, or other subjects that could interest or affect them, and the children would play around them. Influenced by these memories and in search of a familiar feeling, I decided to visit and photograph religious sites where I now live, Dunstable. I am interested in the way certain spaces contain and promote a sense of spirituality. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Olivia Prisecaru
University of Bedfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Behind The Uniform is an exploration of the dual lives of police officers. Their embodiment of civil and professional duty is manifested by portraits of them while wearing the uniform. These are juxtaposed with images of their individual (personal/private) lives, which are evoked by portraits made during their rest days. The project seeks to humanize law enforcement officers by hinting at the individual lives, which lay behind the badges. It delves into their passions, struggles and personal stories, and attempts to shed some light on the complexities of their roles and places within society, by capturing moments of vulnerability and resilience. Behind The Uniform aims to foster understanding and empathy, bridging the gap between police officers and the communities they serve. Viewers are invited to reflect on the multifaceted nature of policing and the shared humanity that unites us all. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Piotr Woch
University of Bedfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My son Michał is 17 years old. He was born extremely premature and suffered from grade 5 retinopathy of prematurity which, despite doctors' intervention, deprived him of his eyesight for the rest of his life. As the parent of a blind child, I realised through the years that not everyone understands the challenges that blind people struggle with in everyday life, and how life changing it is for them to access appropriate education. This year, Michał joined The Royal National College for The Blind in Hereford. I photographed him and his friends during school and sports activities as well as during their social meetings. I hope that my photographs will somehow have a positive impact on blind people by making other people more aware of how challenging it is for them to live and move in "our" world as well as of the transformative power of education. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Rodica Tomescu
University of Bedfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Adam is a photographic and multi-media investigation of homelessness in the UK. It focuses on the story of Adam Plummer, a 54-year-old man who has been living on the streets of Bedford since 2020, and who is waiting to secure adequate housing within the city. Adam’s story is tough, complex, marked by trauma, by medical conditions and substance misuse issues, which have pushed him into a state of homelessness and crisis. Through my work, I have attempted to engage with him on a human level, and to tell his story, or rather a small part of his story, in order to raise awareness on the cause of homelessness. I hope that this effort might be helpful in finding more effective ways to help him and other people like him, to overcome their challenges, to find a level of stability in which they can start re-building their lives. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Dumitru Lucianu
University of Bedfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My objective in "My Name is 12436575" is to analyse and criticise the dehumanising elements of corporate frameworks that often regard employees as disposable assets. The series stimulates a critical discourse on the ethical ramifications of a system that gives precedence to corporate goals at the expense of the welfare of its employees. Each photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the unique personal narratives buried beneath the dehumanising existence these work conditions enforce. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Vasile Burla
University of Bedfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In my project Vauxhall Work, I have photographed the production line of the Vauxhall Vivaro van at the Vauxhall Luton factory. Here, amidst the hum of machinery and the bustle of activity, I focused on how workers and machines works in tandem to produce a vehicle, which is widely used by individuals and businesses in the UK and abroad. I was fascinated by the symbiotic dance between men and machines, and I aimed to unravel the layers of craftsmanship and dedication that go into each stage of the production process. I wished to document the harmonious convergence of human expertise and technological innovation. Central to my narrative are the individuals who populate this industrial landscape—the skilled workers whose expertise and dedication breathe life into the machinery. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Bethany Castle
University of Bolton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Remnants explores how internal and external space works, intertwined with the psychological sense of place, and how those spaces stimulate our emotions. Furthermore, assessing the relationships that are formed between our memories and the places in which they take place, Castle’s work focuses on showcasing grief and delving into how people deal with loss. We are often surrounded by objects that evoke memories, of cherished ones who have passed. Reminiscence, conjured from the smell of freshly buttered toast, a salty shoreline breeze, a scrap of old newspaper, or smoke from a cigarette...! Grief is something all experience, Castle’s work looks to further appraise how it is educed... by exploring its lamenting presence within our everyday life, and how the most mundane tasks can evoke melancholy. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ben Midlane
University of Bolton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Ben Midlane has always been a lover of cars, he has grown up surrounded by the automobile, his everyday life infused with them from the off. To many the car is simply just a mode of transport, a way to get from one destination to the other and nothing more. To Ben and so many others they’re a lot more than that. Midlane’s work entitled ‘For the Love of Cars’ aims to tell the stories of those in the automotive world and how cars have become more than just a mode of transport¬ to them. Each story is collated in a bespoke magazine, paired with articles entailing in detail each person’s automotive story. In a journey to understand his own personal reasoning for his ‘Love of Cars’. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Nikola Bobowik
University of Bolton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Defiance in the Dark explores the female gaze through a series of cinematic self-portraiture, using symbolism and semiotics of a sunflower to demonstrate self-love and strength. Using the polish and English folklore, she uses witches as a feminist symbol to showcase femininity and power. She portrays her feminine side through her own unique lens, the use of red within her imagery showcases uneasiness and creepiness in her work. Detail parts of her work seeks to repress the male gaze by emphasizing greenery of mother nature (female gaze) against man-made architecture (male gaze) symbolising an ownership of how she would like to be perceived and controlling the gaze. Living in a male-dominated society she finds it essential to never lose sight of who she truly is without, the physical, skewing it, being in control of how she wants to come across. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jessica White
University of Bolton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Whites’ collection of documentary photography stems from different activism campaigns and aims to illustrate the voice of the citizen. White is highly concerned with the politics of humanity and morality. At recent rallies in Manchester, including calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza, and the inclusion on International Women’s Day, highlights the lack of empathy and understanding from current government politics, which has deeply impacted her work. Utilising visual imagery and video she brings to light the communities that form in order to bring forth political change. Her photography has purpose: to showcase those that are speaking out against injustice, to those who wish to see political action, to those who seek a more empathetic government and to encourage others to do the same. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Rachael Murray
University of Bolton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Silent Strength is a sequence of self-portraits focusing on Murray’s invisible disability MS. Multiple Sclerosis is a lifelong autoimmune condition, one of many, autoimmune conditions which mean that if anything goes wrong with the immune system it mistakenly attacks a healthy part of the body, and with MS, it attacks the brain and spinal cord (the nervous system). 1 in 10 people have this condition and is more common in women compared to men. Through this project she wanted to create more awareness for invisible disabilities. Murray feels people who have invisible disabilities are disadvantaged and discriminated against more than people with visible disabilities. She has created film processed images using a 5x4 camera, which gives extremely high definition that reflects her invisible disability and the portrayal that not all disabilities are visible. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Amber Mylius-King
Boomsatsuma - BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘A Third Space’ serves as an archive of what should have been. Drawing from late twentieth century fashion photography, the work explores underrepresented spaces and reimagines people of colour in traditional contexts. This work allows people of colour to occupy space and publicly assert their existence. ‘Third Space’, a concept coined by critical theorist Homi K. Bhabha, is embodied by hybridity. It signifies the fusion of marginalised and dominant cultures to create something new and unrecognisable. In dialogue with this theory, the work’s visual language is moulded by the relationship between the photographer and the sitter developed through music, dance, storytelling, creating a space in which sitters are encouraged to shed their facade and be in a state of becoming. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Gabriel Schmitt
Boomsatsuma - BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Through these photos I’ve explored what home means to me. I decided to stay inside the area of Bristol to explore home. I have lived here since December 2012 and I felt that Bristol is currently the best place for me to explore the idea of home, because I have spent most of my life in Bristol. I decided to revisit key areas that have a personal meaning to my life in Bristol so far. I decided to further explore my life here by taking long exposure photographs that show time and movement because I have been here for a long time now and I have moved around a lot in Bristol. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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MJ Price
Boomsatsuma - BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print
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Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Through infrared and large-format photography, ‘no life on Mars’ explores how the natural landscape can be used to better our mental health. Following the breakdown of a relationship, Price uses infrared light as a metaphor for seeing the unseen, the ‘red flags’ and allowing us to perceive our realities in a new light with b&w large-format film distorting perceptions, masking the truth of stabilising mental health. Using the aesthetics of romanticism, Price foregrounds the subjective experience of personal relationships, the primacy of the individual, and the importance of healing. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kate Feast
Boomsatsuma - BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Driven by a divine connection to nature, nostalgia and desire, Feeding Ducks is a project that explores the proximity between the present moment, the memories and the magic of the world that’s close by. Using ideas of visual innocence to portray the wistfulness of muddling through life as a queer person in your early 20s, lonely yet intimate, a sparkling, sensual project riddled with lust yet littered with religious guilt. With waves of bewilderment and cupidity – Feeding Ducks aims to enchant, comfort and inspire. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Finnian Hassall
Boomsatsuma - BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Finnian Hassall is a visual artist based in the UK. Rooted in the rich heritage of Yorkshire and nurtured by the landscapes of the South West of England, Finnian’s work emanates a keen observation through topographical exploration. Finnian uses lens based techniques to explore the complexities of life, revealing moments of joy, vulnerability and connection. II has become a body of work where Hassall has allowed his subconscious to explore what he sees in people, objects and landscapes that are close to him. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Samuel Simpson-Pattison
Boomsatsuma - BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I have created this project to show my passion towards sport in the area I have come to study, Bristol. At the start of the 2023 winter sporting season I embarked on capturing the essence of professional sport in Bristol. Through my lens I hope to translate the pressures and triumphs professional athletes face in their respective sports. This project does not focus on a specific person but their teams as a whole. Portraits of players, coaches and fans are included in this project to display the impact these Bristol teams have on a wider community. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jachur Baker
Boomsatsuma - BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In the beginning it was about finding my digital language and trusting the process, letting myself create without thinking, knowing that in the end it will be what it will be. Looking back, it became a way to centre myself. I started shutting down due to a rapid decline in my mental health. During this time I was tasked to take pictures where and when I can, it became therapy for me, a neglected way to understand myself and it forced me to confront many challenges throughout the entire process. At its core it still is about trusting the process but that just means trusting myself and remembering that only at the end can you really judge something. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Matthew Roderick
Boomsatsuma - BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Matthew Roderick has developed a technique with a medium format camera that is prominent throughout his latest project that creates stretched images. He plays with different lighting setups and scenarios that all come together to warp the reality he photographs. With this he aims to create a powerful narrative investigating dreamscapes and the subconscious inside the mind of the protagonist. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jamie Horrigan
Boomsatsuma - BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Zingiber is my personal deep dive into the colours of red hair. The word ginger is often seen as a negative when describing red hair. However the family of ginger plants, Zingiberaceae, are seen as plants of beauty and health. Alpinia Purpurata, commonly referred to as red ginger, was where I started to draw connections between the plant’s colours and the word ginger. Through alt darkroom processes, I’ve curated my own ginger colours to explore the connection between these plants and red hair. Using microscopic slides of ginger root to symbolise the connection between the plants and the common genetic variants in the MC1R genes that cause red hair, freckles and fair skin. Zingiber, explores the beauty of red hair. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Alice Triff
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘There Is No Arriving’ plays with uncertainty and intentionality. The subjects evade a singular narrative, they appear to have undergone or be undergoing a confusing ordeal that walks the fine line between what is plausible and bizarre. By contrast, the construction of the image, intentional placements and precisely framed compositions give this seeming meaninglessness a surety. There is irony in the intentionality used in the depiction of content that forgoes the rationale. These images sit within the realm of the everyday and domestic spaces become a stage upon which the props and characters enact certain meanings beyond their own realities. An emotional and psychological response is triggered upon their looking, resulting from the associations and metaphoric significance the viewer projects. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jasmine Sandhu
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Inspired by her grandma’s stories reminiscing about farm life in Punjab, Sandhu combines imagery from family archives with her own photographs of her grandparents and their current garden. She explores how their relationship with growth and flora has been prevalent in different ways during their lives, and how their previous homes in India, Blackpool, and Preston have influenced their current garden. Dependable plants have been a constant throughout these changes in time and location, offering a warm familiarity despite taking on different forms with different climates. Daily routines have shifted dramatically from adolescence to adulthood to retirement, but certain aspects are remembered through the act of planting and harvesting, or through physical objects which have withstood decades of use. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Lucy Maberly
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project presents the enclosures of zoo animals, at London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo (part of the Zoological Society of London conservation charity). Designed for the specific needs of the individuals that inhabit the spaces, this project allows for the viewer to focus on the interior and exterior features that are important to the animal’s wellbeing as well as human education. When humans visit zoos, the animals are the attraction, and a form of animal voyeurism takes place. The enclosures are often disregarded if they are empty or perhaps even criticised without proper understanding of the animal’s requirements. The aim is to provide an objective perspective which allows for the viewer to interpret the enclosures as documentations of modern understanding. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Madeline Ramsden
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Our archive of waste’ is a photography project revolving around the subject of consumerism and some of the issues of single use plastic. These works communicate the timescale at which our waste spends on the planet after we’re done with it, much of it around for generations of people to come. The images show artifacts of human history in the form of ruins of buildings up to a thousand years old, upon which the photographer has placed sculptures of plastic waste on in the shapes of formations inspired by nature, that may take the same amount of time to biodegrade. This is a way of comparing the past archives of humanity to the present, asking the question ‘what is the archive we want to leave?’ . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Talu Harris
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Shared Lives’ is an exploration into the unconditionally loving bond shared between an animal and its owner. The project depicts how the non-verbal communication shared between them expresses this bond. By photographing the animal and their owner interacting with each other we get an insight into the unique complexities of their relationship, allowing the viewer to momentarily experience and enjoy this for themselves. This unspoken connection conveys the ways that a pet is just another member of the family and for many is a companion that continuously conveys unconditional love. As John Berger comments- “With their parallel lives, animals offer man a companionship which is different from any offered by human exchange” . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Molly Evans
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Inspired by my own struggles with mental health, ‘Glimpses of Beauty’ shares the stories of people who have battled with their mental health through tender photographs and raw statements. These stories, being in the form of a story or poem, provide us with an insight into the participant’s journey with self-healing, and the barriers they’ve had to overcome, whether this is in the past or ongoing. Each participant’s openness encourages you to reflect on your own journey of mental well-being, helping you understand that even through the darkest of times, you’re not alone. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Izzy Macleod
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This body of work is titled “You Don’t Look Autistic”. It focuses on educating neurotypical people on the fact that autism doesn’t have a “look” due to there still being a stigma that autism has specific features. Also, to show other autistic people that there are autistic people that look like them so that they can feel more confident. I’ve decided to show this through portraiture of autistic people in a comfortable space in their homes, so that they can be most authentically themselves. These portraits show that everyone physically looks different, sits differently from one another, wears different clothes and has different interests that you may be able to see around their spaces that they have been photographed in. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Olivia Baumanis
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

44a is a body of work that photographically endeavours to externalise Baumanis' personal anxiety around her father’s ongoing household and garden DIY projects and his obliviousness towards the chaos that ensues around the family home as a result. Candid, staged, snapshot images, and formal portraits create an extensive project that relates to themes of domestic life, familial relationships, personal angst, and financial concerns. Family discussions and images taken by both Baumanis and her parents developed into what she describes, as a cathartic collaboration. Baumanis’ intention is to understand the lack of disposable funds that her parents have endured and acknowledge that her father has found himself on an exhausting DIY hamster wheel. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Harrison Spooner
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Harrison Spooner is a contemporary artist from Colchester living in Brighton. Currently studying at the university of Brighton, he is known for his unique landscapes of the natural environment. Mainly working with large format cameras, his practices usually capture the solitary nature of personally unexplored wilderness photographed through alternative/mixed photographic mediums. Spooner’s work also provides a meditative atmosphere which achieves a sense of tranquillity between person and our natural environment. Spooner’s deep personal connection between himself and the vegetation that surrounds him, harnesses a higher level of consciousness and appreciation towards our natural environment, his work is often, at times, filled with immensely detailed and busy sense of woodland, which is where his photographic art pieces thrive. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Tippi Lewis
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project is a collection of intimate portraiture, which I have manipulated as a way of commenting on how we are often deceived by relying solely on our senses. We make brief and surface-level judgments on what we observe when in reality, that is not the only possible truth. By making my manipulations subtle, I aim to invoke the uncanny in my work, merging something predictable and familiar with something alien and uncomfortable. My work is informed by surrealist artists such as Rene Magritte, in particular, his pieces The Treachery of Images (1929) and La Reproduction interdite (Not to Be Reproduced), 1937. In addition to this, I have looked at Freudian psychoanalysis on the uncanny, and the use of doubling in art and literature. In my own work, I make duplications by cutting out areas of a single image and doubling this layer, hinting at and teasing the viewer with a potentially unknown truth obscured behind the cutout. Whether there is something different there or not is not important but considering that there might be, is. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Leya Bachelor
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Throughout history men have been the main narrators of fiction, often in their stories depicting women in sexist or misogynistic ways. This project explores women in literature written by men and how they are presented as negative or one dimensional characters, without being fully understood as individuals. In a male dominated society we see more content geared towards men, so this project explores how men have presented women throughout history. By looking at fictional female characters that are written by men and products of the male gaze. This work explores how men's view of women stunts female representation. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jack Hutcheson
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

What are you looking for? is about encouraging the viewer to think, sometimes people can become fixated on what artists want them to see or think and stop their own mind from roaming free. These photos explore the idea that when we as viewers look at photographs, we think it’s all about having something to look at and point at. When in actual fact, everybody's wants and needs to be satisfied are different. By taking away the eye-catching points and stripping my photos back to shapes, colour and light, you realise that it was never that complicated. The essential idea of art is the individuality of definition; thus by reducing these photos to the bare minimum of their constructs, I am in fact adapting the perspective of art. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Lucy Webb
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The project 'Cranium after Time' is an abstract photographic project which was made with the aim of raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia, through the medium of landscape photography. With the use of vivid greens, reds, and blues, this project hopes to unveil a surreal narrative that captures the ever-shifting landscape within the minds of individuals affected by these conditions. Each photograph serves as a window into the intricate tapestry of memories, emotions, and experiences that characterize the journey of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. 'Cranium after Time' aspires to shed light on the often-overlooked emotional dimensions of these neurological challenges, inviting viewers to engage with empathy and compassion towards those navigating this profound terrain of the human mind. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Oluwafisayomi Jennifer Williams
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

"Nibo Ni O Ti Wa?" translates to "Where do you come from?" These images capture my celebration of my Nigerian culture and heritage which I appreciate deeply despite not being born or raised there. The images explore the influence of my mother, who has shown me a great sense of self-love and pride in my roots. Through her teachings and guidance, I've embraced and interpreted Nigerian culture as my own, honouring its traditions and values. These images serve as a testament to the richness of my heritage and the journey of self-discovery that has led me to embrace and celebrate where I come from. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Eleanor Darwin
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In 2014, my mother was diagnosed with a rare and terminal autoimmune disease, Amyloidosis. Through this photographic project, I am exploring the idea of anticipatory grief. Unable to process the situation in full scale, I use my camera to focus on details of my mother’s environment that accumulate a new meaning in the face of something so overwhelming. Her favourite hobby is cross-stitch. I can guarantee that we’ll be listening to The Script on car rides. She loves her cats like they are her babies, always making sure to leave a door open so they can sleep in bed with her. Photography allows me to connect with my mum. It gives her one last chance at having a voice. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Pippa French
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This series reconnects women with their natural environment using the camera to praise rather than critique the human form. Aspects of delicacy and beauty are weaved throughout, using codes of aestheticism to enhance the natural beauty of the body. A timeless element is added through a black-and-white format, suggestive of the fact that these beauty standards ultimately keep coming back around. Modern society is dominated by social media and beauty pressures, resulting in women, turning to filters and cosmetic surgery to alter their appearance. This project captures the honest reality of the female body through images of the body and land, exploring the link between mother nature and the human form, abandoning expectations society places on women. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Holly Blain
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The title ‘roots’, signifies that there is growth to be done personally as well as there being a continuous connection between mental health and the benefits of being in an outdoor environment. This photographic series explores my personal connection with natural surroundings, documented through the exploration of space within a forest. Historically the Japanese have used the trees as a place of calmness known as ‘forest bathing’. This ritual has inspired the stylization of my work. Using a long exposure captures my presence within the forest, as this is a safe space for me that has continuously been a place of serenity. The quietness of space is reflected through photographing in an evergreen forest and focusing on how light falls. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Krystle Davies
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My photographic practice focuses on telling stories about people, examining different perspectives on social issues, and touching on personal and economic matters. My work is inspired by my own experiences and the situations I have faced. This is communicated through my photographs that document myself and others and their experiences of daily life. My work tends to carry elements of humour even when addressing serious social issues. This current project ‘My Sweet Slumlord’ is about the current problems faced by young tenants renting private accommodation. This body of work contrasts text and image to mock the realities of greedy and neglectful landlords. It communicates how landlords abuse their power against young inexperienced individuals exploiting high rents for substandard living conditions. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Robert Kelson
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The project revolves around reconnecting with one’s past and recognizing its influence on the future. Focusing on my adoption, images from my birth family are juxtaposed with those from the adoption process and my new family. This highlights the complexities of loss/gain, even when transitioning to a better situation. Removing faces from certain images reflects the sense of loss amidst newfound happiness. Additionally, images of safe places like seascapes offer a message of hope. The goal is to create a body of work that resonates with individuals who have experienced loss, reassuring them that their feelings are shared among many. While my adoption journey serves as the focal point, it invites those with diverse struggles to find solace and connect. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jess May
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project is titled ‘Ephemera’. The meanings behind this project stem from imposter syndrome and feelings of isolation. The title felt fitting for my project as I wanted to portray the topic of social anxiety as a physical being. The concept of my photos are surreal, using textures and fabrics in urban settings that standout and contrast against the background. I work with self-portraits, disguising myself in fabrics to create sinister figures. The purpose is to portray insecurity, self-perception and a lack of confidence toward inserting yourself into a setting. I played with the idea of ‘sticking out like a sore thumb’, feeling highly noticeable in mundane situations. The use of contrast and colour accentuates this out of place individual. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Perran Jack
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The high streets and cities are dying, this is ubiquitous across the country. Throughout my project, I looked to document this fundamental issue that has been accelerated in the digital and post-COVID climate. An issue that is so apparent that it is walked past every day without being given a second thought. Something that as a society we have become blind to, often until it is too late with streets becoming littered with shuttered storefronts and ‘to’ let signs. Documenting these vacant buildings is a way to shine a light on the unseen, finding beauty in the banal. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Emily Fung Yee Tsang
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Having struggled with eczema since infancy, this project aims to demonstrate my growing sense of comfort in my own skin. Because I've been feeling uneasy about my skin over the years, I assume that people are thinking bad of me when they see the eczema inflammatory spots on my skin, even if it isn't what they are thinking. I will use an arrangement of my own photos that I have taken, either of myself or of similar looking natural objects, to demonstrate the work. I've learned by working on this project that I don't have to alter how I look. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Deborah Cumming
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project is works primarily in digital photography. Recent bodies of work explore my own physical and mental growth, by blending images of self-portraiture, food, nature, daily routines, hours at the gym and intimate domestic spaces. I chose to do this project because I wanted to draw on aspects of my life and what the struggles have been throughout this journey. My aim is that this work will help others that struggle with physical and mental growth. This project is an ongoing project. I chose to create this project as I believe that it is a strong and vulnerable project that people can relate to. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Megan Challis
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project explores the parallels between men’s mental health and the mysterious depths of the ocean. By capturing the everchanging nature of the sea, I draw attention to the unseen struggles faced by men dealing with their mental well-being. The oceans vastness mirrors the complexity of the male psyche, its current, and its hidden depths reflecting emotional struggles. From tranquil seascapes to destructive waves, each image alludes to strength and vulnerability. In highlighting these parallels, I aim to challenge stereotypes and encourage conversations about men’s mental health. My photography strives to promote an openness and understanding, nurturing, healing and resilience for those navigating the uncharted waters of their own mental well-being. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Anne - Marie Robst
Cardiff Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My work focuses on documentary photography of people and their experience in life. Working as a support worker for 15 years, I have witnessed the challenges of providing support when caring for others. I aim to shed light on the often-overlooked aspects of their work, advocating for the support systems they need to thrive. Support workers play a crucial role in society, yet their efforts often go underappreciated. As I delve into the challenge, support workers face, the deadpan images found in this body of work aim to draw attention to the stark realities that support workers regularly confront. Understanding these challenges helps us gain insight into this profession, creating empathy with individuals who devote themselves to caring for others. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Annabel Carter
University of Chester - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Obtaining a stranger’s name and their photograph shouldn’t really be that difficult, should it? I have developed this project throughout my final year of university, and it is based on street portraiture, capturing the raw emotion of each individual I came across. At the beginning, it took me hours to capture one stranger on the street, worrying how to approach them and their thoughts. Over the course of this project, I have battled with the constant anxiety of approaching people, to engage and communicate with them, in order to produce a portrait of them, and to acquire their name in the process. I have found it interesting and challenging at the same time, discovering who they really are. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Laura Goodwin
University of Chester - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Employing an abstract yet elegant approach to photography, I have curated a collection of images drawing inspiration from techniques of classical and contemporary photographers to include, Edward Weston and Matthew Brandt. My project began with an experimental process conducted in the darkroom, where I crafted patterns from chemicals and negative space. A snapshot captured along the shores of an Australian beach rooted inspiration for this project. In conjunction, still life photography emerged as a primary theme that I aimed to combine with my experimental practices. Layering these concepts has resulted in my work being an embodied blend of experimentation and artistic vision which has directed me to produce these innovative photographs. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Daniel Firth
University of Chester - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention or admiration and a lack of empathy for others. The etymological origin of the word ‘narcissist’ comes from the mythologised tale of Narcissus; a character depicted numerous times in art, notably in paintings by Caravaggio and John William Waterhouse. These paintings depict a man who falls in love with his own reflection as told in the classical myth. This contributes to the common misunderstanding that narcissism is simply vanity. I aim to challenge this misconception. The work is motivated by my own experience of someone with NPD. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kayleigh Quinn
University of Chester - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My project ‘Womb to The World’, is a project documenting my view of motherhood from conception. The project is split into two sections ‘The struggle to Motherhood’ and ‘The Struggles of Motherhood’. To photograph ‘Staged Documents’ I mind map how my life is as a mother and the important details. Before planning a list of potential shots and having a third-party photograph. Alongside these documents I have documentary and experimental captures. Both studio and documentary portraits are forged together to present a mother and son at their purist. The good, bad, ups and downs. A growing long-term project which I hope to move into socially engaged photography. More views, more representation. Hang in there, you’re doing great! . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ella Snape
University of Chester - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

For my third-year project at uni I wanted to create editorial fashion photography. I wanted to create chic and moving photographs. I based my shoots off magazines like Vogue, Elle, and Cosmopolitan. I then made a magazine basing all the models on a barbie doll to make it my own. Some are fashion barbies, and some are sporty barbies. Some of the models are inspired by dolls that have been seen in vogue magazines in the 2000s, and some are inspired by custom handmade dolls made by other artists. These are a few of the photos I used for my magazine, working with the models, creating looks, and interviewing them for the magazine. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Abi Dickinson
University of Chester - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Petra Heidrich was the inspiration for my artwork as she weaves life into her work with each thread and creates a new piece of art. Memories are the key that helped me to discover this project. Friends and family inspired the memories of this project as it brought me closer to the people I loved. Mixed media is a big inspiration for the project as each thread leads to create a bigger beautiful picture of life. This much like a piece of thread is what links each family member and friend together and makes this project personal to me. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Karina Bergin Maher
Crawford College of Art and Design - BA (Hons) Fine Art
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My work is primarily a process of reciprocation. I explore grief through feelings of anger, isolation, and dissociation. I mainly use the colors red and black which can symbolize death and anger in Western cultures. I use a lot of collage and portraiture to convey these themes. Through these responses, I seek to better understand the pain of loss even if it's bleak and violent. I enjoy capturing the rawness of these experiences. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Alice Buckley Healy
Crawford College of Art and Design - BA (Hons) Fine Art
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My work delves into censorship, distortion, and image appropriation. By using cut-up images from glossy magazines, online culture, and ephemera, I respond to the overwhelming impact of the internet. Through the lens of ‘Glitch Feminism,’ I confront the excesses of social media and internet aesthetics. Employing techniques like collage, scanning, and image manipulation, I further distort appearances to capture the internet’s fleeting nature. Warped figures, akin to digital glitches, serve as gateways to liberation, transcending reality. These figures represent our multifaceted selves, where identities shift and merge—a dance between chaos and order, blurring boundaries and revealing new possibilities. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Leslie Allen Spillane
Crawford College of Art and Design - BA (Hons) Fine Art
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I am interested in the challenges and failures of portraiture in photography and the relationship between subject and artist. In this series I am investigating the emotional, mental and physical states of my subject by using the Motherwort plant to symbolise ideas of illness, healing, grief and intimacy. Using my own plant-based developers makes my practice more environmentally sustainable as well as creating unique handmade prints in collaboration with the properties of the plant offering a visual language of the seasonal cycles of hibernation and growth. Working with the same family member over several months, I see the resulting pictures as a collaboration between the photographer, subject, and the plant material that allows the imagery to grow and develop. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Felicia Garrivan
Crawford College of Art and Design - BA (Hons) Fine Art
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Myths help us to understand how our ancestors once lived. They were formed to help guide individuals in their existence and purpose in the world. As myths have been passed down generation to generation orally and through objects left behind, they serve a deep purpose in letting us look at our environment, our connections to others and our cultural practices. My work looks at moments relating to the Tain Bó Cúailgne, known as the Cattle Raid of Cooley from the Ulster Cycle in Irish Mythology. I create work by going to on-site locations connected to this legend in counties across Connaught and Leinster. I visually manipulate these images of the landscape bridging time, memory, and fragments in a contemporary light. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Maisie Challender
University of Cumbria - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Maisie's photography is dedicated to capturing the stunning beauty of landscapes as she explores the Lake District and other captivating places. As she harnesses her creativity, Maisie's work encapsulates the profound calm and seamless harmony that nature embodies, resonating deeply with those who engage with her photography. She firmly believes that photography plays a vital role in improving mental health and overall well-being. Drawing from her personal experiences, Maisie has discovered that when she engages in photography, a profound sense of peace and relaxation washes over her, allowing her creative spirit to soar. Through her captivating work, Maisie endeavours to capture and convey the tranquil beauty, aiming to deeply resonate with both herself and her audience. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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William Niven
University of Cumbria - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

William Niven is a photographer based in Dumfries and Galloway, whose practice involves exploring the environment, specifically the surrounding natural landscapes of Southwest Scotland. William uses photography to express his Autism, ADHD, and CVI, to share how he sees, interacts, and thinks about the world often built for the neurotypical mind. Through experimentation with artificial light and multiple exposures, his work explores the boundaries and limitations of the still image. He is interested in the tactile nature of the photograph and how this can activate memories of a moment in time and the sensory pleasures it induces. William’s practice explores the connections between the body and space, the natural world, and the effects of humanity upon the natural world. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Stacey Falconer
University of Cumbria - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My work encompasses an exploration of the diverse landscapes spanning across Cumbria and Dumfries, captured between April 2021 and April 2024. Spending my childhood weekends embarking on countryside walks instilled in me a profound passion for the natural beauty of nature. Now as an adult, I prioritize daily walks in these awe-inspiring landscapes, recognizing their immense contribution to my overall well-being and mental health. In this ongoing series, I present a carefully curated collection of my favourite landscape images, capturing the tranquillity and beauty that these natural environments embody. Each photograph, taken at different times of the day, showcases nature's amazing ability to transform and nourish our mental and emotional well-being. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Craig Bennett
University of Cumbria - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Capturing life’s unscripted moments through the lens, Craig translates the essence of the unseen into visual narratives. Craig’s artistic journey began with a GoPro and a bike, revealing profound beauty in the world. By blending science and photographic art, Craig expands the human vision and deepens our understanding of nature and its past. Using experimental equipment and techniques to visualise concepts beyond human vision, Craig strives to tell the stories that often go untold, crafting each frame with passion and precision. Photography is not just a profession; it’s the window through which he invites others to explore the depth and diversity of life’s tapestry. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ophelia Boman Jorgensen
University of Cumbria - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Ophelia describes herself as a visual storyteller. Born in Sweden but raised in Australia and England, Ophelia’s practice is often imbued with the experience of these diverse cultures and their effects upon her as an individual. Her work conveys an investigation into the relationship between personal experience and extracts from wider concepts, particularly those rooted in nature, relationships, human psychology, philosophy, and history. Complex narratives are introduced which establish a visual dialogue between the internal (self) and the external, exploring the relationship between the visual and the conceptual which is often informed by her academic background in Art History. Her work transforms human experience into artistic expression, using imagination to instigate a collective understanding for individualistic experience. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Caitlin Fleming
University of Cumbria - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

An artist based in the North East of England who specialises in photography. Using photography as their chosen medium to explore feminist and queer critical theory. With expertise in still-life, portraits, and street photography - as well as knowledge of 35mm film development and processing. Currently exploring the intersection of femininity, beauty, and decay within my most recent project, Immaculate Repugnance, inviting contemplation on the liminal spaces between beauty and repulsion. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Taylor Hetherington
University of Derby - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Within my works, I explore the transient dance of particles that surround us everyday, capturing their ethereal presence. These intricate compositions reveal the unseen beauty and complexity of the microscopic world, where tiny fragments of existence converge and disperse in a delicate ballet. I seek to unveil the poetic essence of these ephemeral moments, inviting viewers to contemplate the interplay between absence and presence, fragility and resilience. I also aim to invite viewers to contemplate the subtle complexities of existence, drawing attention to the often-overlooked elements that populate our surroundings and even transcend our atmosphere. I seek to unveil the enchanting allure of the unseen, to embrace the mystery and the wonder that permeate our everyday existence. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ell Hammond
University of Derby - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My existence is questioned daily; who I am is belittled, 'your really believe that?'. I can't defend myself to hate, so I retreat and embody the being that I understand and that understands me - the Ghost. A performance and examination of my own feelings of being non-binary and how I am not readily accepted into this world, this artwork depicts the emphasis of this ghost character and how i feel towards my gender. The Ghost symbolizes all that people deem to be wrong with me, all my insecurities, all my worries. It allows me to hide away. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Erin Todd
University of Derby - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

House is a Feeling and Move your body belong to a larger on-going body of work, That explores the continuing rave culture in the UK, and how the youth of the 90s, are still dancing. House is a feeling is a series of large print photographs of people in movement, capturing people in the moment. These are digital photographs that have been overlayed with a UV paint image. The UV colour represents the feeling of being at these raves, recreating the experience that I and many other ravers feel when being on the dancefloor. Move your body is an ongoing body of work, that documents raves across the Midlands with a disposable film camera. Being displayed by projection of a showreel, featuring, original audio from conversation with DJ’s and ravers who were there at the begging of this subculture. These bodies of works capture the true ravers in a euphoric state, while they are dancing the night away. These images tell the story of an authentic rave experience, inviting the viewer to travel back in time to wear this scene began in the 90s. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Megan Crick
University of Derby - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In my exploration of performative masculinity, I challenge traditional notions of gendered habits by utilizing female models to embody and preform these behaviours and gestures. Through bold and satirical gestures, I challenge societal norms and expose the underlying power dynamics. By theatrically exaggerating these behaviours with female models, I wanted them to perform this idea of masculinity. I invite viewers to contemplate the constructed nature of masculinity, questioning their own assumptions and actions. I made observations of how certain men acted in day-to-day life and asked for other experiences, to showcase these behaviours and shine a light on aspects of these actions and mannerisms, shedding light on the performance that can affect women and create discomfort. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Bhavisha Sagar
University of Derby - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

As a way of visual storytelling, I use the camera to challenge stereotypes. Through ‘Breaking Barriers’, I aim to challenge the idea that certain jobs are just made for men, making you as a viewer wonder: are we holding people back by having these close-minded norms and beliefs? Each photo showcases an individual shattering the mould in a job usually considered to be male dominated. I aim to capture not just the person themselves but also their stories. The aim is much more than representation, it is about breaking norms and inspiring change. With each individual image, I want women to believe that they can do anything that a man can do. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Nathan Orchard
University of Derby - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Combining beauty and brutality alongside one another. I am forcing the viewer to look at a brutal reality. Simple words that roll off the tongue so easy, have a profound effect on someone’s mental state. These barbaric words with the other archaic stereotypes that are often portrayed alongside them should be left in the past The selection of images you see before you is an unravelling of personal trauma, I have had to learn that these offensive words do not define me, they may have power but so do I. This work is a plea to the people outside the LGBTQIA+ community, think before you speak and hold the people around you accountable for the hurtful words that they spew. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Daisy Denham
University of Derby - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This photography work consists of my father’s old family photos from when he was a child, all of which feature my grandparents and great grandparents who, aside from my grandad, I never got the chance to meet. I decided to depict that feeling of a lack of a connection by removing these individuals physically from the images, to do this I used tools such as a screwdriver, sandpaper, and fire to take them out. In doing this I noted having a feeling of guilt for taking these people out of their own photographs as it felt rather unkind to my family despite us never knowing each other, inviting thought surrounding our family connections or lack thereof. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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David Maguire
Griffith College Dublin - BA Photographic Media
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Embrace’ is a visual journey that has been guided by a fashion or editorial aesthetic. Within this work subjects are portrayed within their carefully chosen environment, with images seeking to capture moments that prompt reflection on the feeling of comfort within their space. Each shoot was guided by dialogues surrounding self-acceptance, with the hope of capturing instances of intimacy or vulnerability, often there is a tension in the avoidance or holding of the camera’s gaze. Throughout this body of work, there is a celebration of both masculine and feminine energies, ultimately serving as a personal exploration of my journey towards embracing and affirming my bisexuality. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Noelle Shannon
Griffith College Dublin - BA Photographic Media
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In the Summer of 2021 the Hill of Howth in Dublin, was left in the wake of unprecedented gorse fires. Returning to the 1940’s local practice of wild grazing, a goat herd was introduced to the landscape. Under the stewardship of their herder, Melissa, they perform a crucial role, preventing the threat of fires. As these grazers roam the landscape, their voracious appetite for gorse acts as a natural deterrent to potential future fires. Their symbiotic relationship with the land fosters a harmonious pact with nature itself. Through their presence they remind us of our responsibility to safeguard the beauty that surrounds us. Join us in celebrating the silent guardians of Howth. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Sarah Baker
Griffith College Dublin - BA Photographic Media
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Despite recent milestones and advancements in pay equality and recognition for women in sports, there is still much progress to be made. Women make up 40% of athletes overall and 4% of sports media covers women’s sports. This body of work seeks to empower women and challenge the prevailing narrative by photographing role models of all ages and in various sports.Utilising a portable lighting set up, an atmosphere was created, symbolising the highlighting of these often overlooked figures in sport. My goal is to empower and give female athletes the recognition they truly deserve, by giving them the attention they have long been worthy of. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Conn McCarrick
Griffith College Dublin - BA Photographic Media
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Looking Towards the Sun' embarks on a journey by assembling fragmentary moments from the past and present. This body of work combines a personal archive of images with contemporary photographs captured using the same film camera from the artist's childhood. The result creates a constellation of imagery that allows us to explore aspects of memory, youth and queer identity. Drawing from his encounters as a queer individual, Conn navigates the complexities of being a young member of the LGBTQ+ community while maintaining a steadfast gaze toward a brighter tomorrow. Through the photographic lens, Conn is interested in the ways in which personal experiences can inform our collective understanding. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ciara Richardson
TU Dublin - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project offers a playful critique of traditional gender stereotypes in media, aiming to flip the narrative of the male gaze. Techniques like photomontage and mechanical mechanisms are employed to transform 2D images into 3D forms using found photographic imagery. Traditional stereotypes perpetuate unequal power dynamics, portraying men as active subjects and women as passive objects. By featuring male nudity, the project subverts this dynamic, inviting female perspectives. Rooted in Dadaism, it confronts conventional artistic norms, with montages designed for seamless repetition. Automated mechanisms symbolize resistance against reductive representations, pulling shapes back into 2D forms, and sparking conversation about gender, power, and representation. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Rahaf Aburideh
TU Dublin - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The self-portrait project originally aimed to document the intricate process of crafting Palestinian attire, emphasizing the cultural significance embedded in each stitch. Unexpected circumstances, such as the conflict, prompted a shift from Gaza to Ireland, where the project evolved to juxtapose traditional Palestinian Thobes against Ireland's picturesque landscapes. Despite these adjustments, the project remained rooted in honoring Palestinian heritage and preserving its legacy. Through photography, it now intertwines personal narrative with cultural heritage, celebrating resilience and the interconnectedness of diverse cultures. While the focus shifted, the project's core goals of cultural respect, historic preservation, and storytelling remained steadfast, demonstrating adaptability and creativity amidst adversity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Arann Mccormack
IADT Dún Laoghaire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I Never Promised You A Rose Garden delves into the intricate relationship young women cultivate with themselves during their formative years. Highlighting the lessons they learn during this inherently traumatic yet creatively charged period of their life. Photographed within the intimate confines of their bedrooms, this space serves as a poignant reflection of the transformative journey these women have undertaken and the evolution of their identities from the individuals they once were.With this body of work, my aim is to not only capture a visual representation but also convey a narrative. I seek to explore the complex dynamics young women experience as they navigate self-discovery and redefine their identities. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jennifer Reynolds
IADT Dún Laoghaire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I Kneel into a Dream is a series that delves into the beauty, delicacy, and fragility of life, using flowers as a metaphor for the journey of existence. I have captured flowers at various stages of their life cycles, piecing them together to create vibrant, emotion-filled images that resonate with the vitality of being alive, no matter how fleeting it may seem. Each photograph is a testament to the enduring beauty of life and the interconnectedness of all living beings. With these images, I hope to offer a sanctuary from the chaos and stress of everyday life. I invite viewers of all ages to slow down, immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, and to find solace in its quietude. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Richard Byrne
IADT Dún Laoghaire - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project explores the interplay between constructed realities and the questioning of what we perceive as real. Through my lens I aim to challenge conventional notions of reality by constructing visually captivating scenes that blur the boundaries between the tangible and the imagined. I invite viewers to question the authenticity of what they see, prompting them to contemplate the fluid nature of reality itself. It serves as a visual exploration of the complexities of perception and the malleability of truth, through the juxtaposition of disparate elements. The Middle Children of History is a project that seeks to disrupt the dominant narratives of history and challenge the process of assimilation that underpin our understanding of the past present and future. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Roisin Lambert
IADT Dún Laoghaire - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

By the Cradle of the Quicken accounts the melding of person and land. The work traces a shift. A withdrawal of flesh and bone. A becoming. The gradual shedding of the corporeal and the emergence of wry humanness, born from soil. Woven upon the idea of giving ones’ body over to the earth. Rooting in place. A heart buried and grown. Built upon myth and narrative, the work meditates on light and dark, the seen and the unseen. It follows the eye of a still and silent witness where landscape and figure become entwined. A body twisted: of tree, of branch, of bone. It seeks to unearth the layers of meaning buried within the woven sinew of earth and flesh. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Eliza Krolikowska
IADT Dún Laoghaire - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Iskierka delves into the intimate realm of memory and daydreaming from a deeply personal perspective. This project unveils the intricate interplay between past experiences and the vivid landscapes of the mind. Through a series of evocative photographs, it illuminates how places and sensory stimuli act as catalysts, igniting vibrant memories and transporting the viewer into the realm of daydreams. Drawing from the artist's own encounter with daydreaming, each image serves as a portal, inviting audiences to navigate the intricate tapestry of the artist's consciousness. Like a kaleidoscope of colours and patterns overlaying reality. Iskierka invites viewers to embrace the richness of their inner landscapes and the significance of daydreaming in shaping one's identity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Holly White
IADT Dún Laoghaire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Within the realm of fashion photography, I typically focus on human subjects. However, my latest project, 'Look At Me, Aren’t I Pretty?', marks a departure from this norm. In this project, I'm reimagining the traditional still life genre by integrating elements of contemporary fashion. Rather than the usual lavish table settings adorned with lavish produce, I take a more modern take by combining designer accessories alongside natural, organic elements such as the chilli pepper, dragon fruit, clementines and green pepper. This deliberate pairing serves as a reminder of what we now view as, a want and a need in our modern 21st century lives. While the organic matter symbolizes rot and decay, the designer items stand as enduring symbols of elegance and longevity. Through 'Look At Me, Aren’t I Pretty?', I aim to highlight the new mindset around fashion, consumerism, and sustainability, prompting viewers to contemplate the lasting impact of their fashion choices in a rapidly changing world. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Finbar Flanagan
IADT Dún Laoghaire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Drifting is an intimate yet universally resonant exploration of the aftermath of separational trauma. This installation art piece blends photography and the spoken word to articulate the complex journey of a man finding his way through lone parenthood. Navigating this new life without a partner, he assumes the roles of both mother and father for his three children, all while seeking moments of mourning within the confines of his domestic environment. Taking inspiration from the artists Clare Gallagher and Christian Boltanski, Drifting reveals the domestic space conceptually in both the visual narrative and in the physical object of a photograph. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Evanna Devine
IADT Dún Laoghaire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Newry sits on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It is one of the ten most socially deprived areas of Northern Ireland. Every Glove tells the story of Craigmore A.B.C., a community-driven club which includes boxers, aged 5-18, who come from a diverse array of backgrounds. Boxing is a sport historically linked to regions facing significant economic and social challenges. Every Glove is not just about boxing; it is about childhood, culture, and the unwavering support that these children receive. It explores the impact of a community-driven club in a region marred by economic hardship and cultural divisions. This project highlights the power of boxing in fostering unity and providing a positive outlet for at-risk youth. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Donald Scarr
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Donald Scarr is a photographer with a profound love for the performing arts. He has created a series called ‘The Performers' where he captures performers' hard work and dedication through his camera lens. In his photographs, he endeavours to portray the essence of his subjects in a way that is both stunning and meaningful. Whether photographing in a studio, on stage, or at a location, he strives to create portraits that convey each performer's unique stories and passion. His pictures aim to capture the magic of the performing arts and the incredible talent of those who bring it to life. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Holly Stewart
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Farming is a critical yet often hidden aspect of our lives. It provides vital sustenance and resources for our society. Vast swathes of our landscape are shaped and tended by farmers however there is a feeling that this goes unseen or unappreciated. Similarly, those who work in this industry are often invisible. Farming life is intimately tied to the rhythm of the seasons, a rhythm that has been lost within this modern, technologically focussed society. The project looks to reconnect the observer with this elemental and vital way of life. Through documentary photography, my aim is to produce a series of images that highlight the significance of agriculture, our natural landscapes and the people who cultivate this land. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jack Wedlock
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project is a collection of musicians almost seven months in the making. It features a series of promotional images showcasing diverse talents from locations ranging from the studio to abandoned train lines in the heart of Edinburgh. I displayed various genres and planned to show their differences through techniques like colour grading and creative imagery. The project not only expanded my skills but also led to valuable experiences, such as being commissioned for my first album cover. I was fortunate enough to display artists from all over Scotland, and I feel the final product builds upon the already-established brand of each artist while also showing them in a new light. Welcome to my corner of the music space. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ryan Fleming
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My work is an overview of the photojournalism area of sports photography. The images I took are from photos at Hibernian FC, Livingston FC, Raith Rovers, and Edinburgh Rugby. My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the sports I photograph. I strive to anticipate key moments, positioning myself to capture the action from unique and revealing perspectives. My goal is to create images that convey the intensity and excitement of the game, inviting viewers to share in the athletes' experiences.My work is a tribute to the athletes I photograph and a testament to the power of sports to unite, inspire, and thrill us. I look forward to exploring new ways to capture and share these extraordinary moments. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Victoria Vettese
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

These images are two separate photographic series’ dealing with the female gaze using Shibari - the Japanese form of rope bondage - to explore this idea. Shibari is by its nature is erotic with its mix of pain and pleasure but is also has the potential to be meditative and empowering. The beauty lies in the juxtaposition: bare skin against rough rope, strength against exposure, a sense of calm against the knife-edge of risk. The Woman at the Baths: The model is bound yet communicates a sense of freedom and power. The presence of water adds to this idea of being free and expressive in contrast to the static poses and tightness of the rope. The Women Suspended: The concept is to encourage viewers to consider the objectification of women, violence against women, and by association, violence against animals. I hope the images also remind you of an old masters painting and communicate women’s strength, natural beauty and self-expression. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Nicholas Millson
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Over the course of seven months, my photography project has evolved into a captivating Nike fashion series, blending minimalistic aesthetics with thoughtful set design. Each photograph not only showcases the sleekness of Nike apparel but also weaves a narrative, thanks to carefully curated backdrops and props. From urban environments to dynamic studio lighting arrangements, the set design complements each outfit, adding depth and context to the imagery. Through the lens, I've captured a diverse array of models, each embodying the essence of the Nike brand in their unique way. As my final major project, the aim was to create a body of work that would captivate agencies and industry professionals alike, showcasing my talent for both fashion photography and storytelling. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Brian Duff
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

While adults often blame smartphones for everything, this project aims to show there's more to young people than just their phones or the latest app trends. It focuses on their various hobbies and activities. The collection includes photos from places such as skateparks, youth classes, and sports events, telling different stories about today's youth. The first series shows how the newly heritage listed skatepark in Livingston has a positive impact, while second series depicts a calm and fun youth car meet, proving it can be enjoyable without causing any problems. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Lauren Kinnell
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My drag project highlights the contrast between an individual's everyday self and their vibrant drag persona. Presenting paired images of the same person in both states emphasizes the equal importance of both sides. This project celebrates the person behind the drag, valuing their authentic self without the glitz and glam. Through this approach, viewers are encouraged to appreciate the full spectrum of the individual's identity, recognising the significance of their everyday self alongside their drag persona. Ultimately, it's about honouring authenticity and embracing all aspects of self-expression without judgment. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jack Currie
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My images are a collection of conceptual advertising photography. Each image tells a story with the goal of either sparking conversation, provoking thought, tackling a tough topic, or even just making someone laugh. Having these things in mind not only helps me make better images, but also ensures the images will be effective when advertising a product or message. This kind of work is what made me realise that photography was more than just a hobby. I haven’t enjoyed anything as much as building my photography career while studying, and completing my degree may seem like the end of something, but I see it as the beginning of something new. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jennifer Charlton
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Mental Health does not discriminate. We are surrounded by neighbours and loved ones isolated from one another, deprived of all the benefits being part of a community bestowal upon us. A lonely and insular existence of shame and inequality can be gently transformed to one of compassion and self-acceptance when we find the courage and generosity of gifting others with our stories and revealing our vulnerabilities. There will eventually be an end to the stigmatisation of Mental Health Issues when brave suffers step forward enabling transparency and the growth of a beautiful Community where judgement does not exist, only support and compassion. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Nadine Hammond
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I am Nadine Hammond Photo and I specialise in Commercial/Fashion photography! The two projects you see here were created during my BA (Hons) Professional Photography course. Series 1 was commissioned by Emily Huang, a year 3 fashion design student from Edinburgh College of Art. The series showcases her fashion pieces inspired by motorcyclist culture. Her designs are modern, bold, and avant-garde featuring an eclectic mix of patterns, textures, and colours. This project gave me a great experience into the commercial photographic world. Series 2 was a self-devised concept inspired by the Rorschach inkblot test used in therapeutical practice, the series is titled Inkblot Beauty and asks the viewer; What do you see? This series opened my creativity to new levels. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Tina Leahy
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This collection of work represents three series I've worked on over previous years, Good Fair People, Muirhouse, and The Bottom Shop. Each delves into Scottish subcultures and communities, a subject close to my heart. Immersing myself in these worlds, I sought to comprehend them fully before capturing any images. In my documentary endeavours, I aim to uncover the beauty within ordinary life. Leveraging my interpersonal abilities, I strive to ease my subjects' tensions, resulting in images that authentically narrate their stories. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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John Masson
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This series of works is all about skinheads. It is part of an ongoing project that I have started. My love for this subculture began in the early 1980s when I was growing up. And now this year I got to photograph a subculture I found fascinating and still do to this day. The portraits show skinheads from Scotland and England with their strict dress code. This is something they take pride in. Showing these skinheads has grown so much over the past 12 months that I will continue this project in the hope of getting my own exhibition and a book on this subculture. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Mark Stevenson
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Project 'This is Scotland' is a set of landscape images focussing on the side of the River Forth in Scotland, including areas such as North Queensferry, Pittenweem, Culross and Grangemouth. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jason Cairns
Edinburgh College - BA (Hons) Professional Photography
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Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My photography journey for my BA Hons captures the essence of Parisian elegance and celebrates the timeless appeal of fashion in the city of lights. Every frame tells a story that is inspired by both high fashion and the unadulterated, unvarnished appeal of street style. This is a love letter to Paris, a tribute to the city where fashion is not just worn but lived and breathed. Through my lens, I have captured the unique narrative of every street corner, showcasing the pulse of Parisian life. My passion for photography has allowed me to create something truly inspirational, bringing the beauty of Paris to life. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Olivia Kendall
Edinburgh College of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My photographic practice captures fleeting moments of tranquillity amidst a sometimes chaotic city. Through repetitive, mindful walks, my observant eye discovers instances of stillness and quiet. These pockets of serenity are hidden, only revealed when we slow down. Furthermore, my work illuminates the inherent interconnectedness between the human body and nature. The similarities in lines, textures and tones are magnified through the use of monochromatic film. My photographs are true lyrical reflections of stillness and calm, encouraging viewers to pause and focus on the delicate intricacies found within the natural world. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Alice Wheeler
Edinburgh College of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Alice Wheeler uses the lens to transport us into a realm reminiscent of fairy tale and myth. Inspired by the dramatic lighting of Italian churches and the hues of stained glass, her images depict visceral figures emerging from darkness. The subjects often appear as shapeshifting creatures, created from amalgamations of fragments of classical sculpture and warping facial features. Creating these scenes in the tangible world, without the aid of digital manipulation, Wheeler invites viewers to rethink our assumptions about what is real and what is constructed, challenging us to question the very nature of photographic truth in the digital age. Each piece presents a portal into a world that lies just beyond the veil of the known. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Charlotte Buckley
Edinburgh College of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I think of my work as a 'spillage' - a convergence where the tidy categories of what we publicly reveal and privately conceal intersect. Within this fluid space, I craft pockets of blended reality by employing everyday objects in unfamiliar ways to evoke a more liberated worldview. This subtle commentary on the human condition and our self-filtering further questions the value judgments we make. In a society obsessed with completeness and seamless functionality, my work allows elements to spill freely across boundaries. Everyday objects become decontextualised, taking on new meanings as they merge into surreal tableaux. The work creates an open space to confront our own experiences with rigid categorisation and control. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Moh Mandhyan
Edinburgh College of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The 'Material Identities' project delves into themes of identity, memory, and belonging through documentary photography. Portraits capture individuals with their cherished possessions, revealing the profound connections between people and objects. Each portrait is titled with the sitter's name and the object's name, humanizing the items. The project aims to highlight the overlooked relationships between humans and their possessions, challenging conventional materialism. It invites audiences to see the extraordinary in the ordinary and fosters connection and empathy. Ultimately, 'Material Identities' sparks curiosity and contemplation, uncovering hidden stories of everyday life. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Clarissa Gurd
Edinburgh College of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

As an artist, my practice’s driven by an examination of my surroundings and a focused lens on the environment. It serves as a visual narrative, highlighting the interconnectedness of human activities and the natural world, and underscoring the urgency to address regional environmental issues, which have far-reaching consequences for river ecology and the health of our planet. While degradation proliferates globally, restoration requires local engagement and a renewed bond between communities and their immediate environments. Our efforts, however small, can ripple outward, causing waves that can positively impact ecosystems near and far. It is our collective duty to become better stewards and actively safeguard the fragile waterways that sustain all life on this shared planet, which we are inexorably altering. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Frankie Keating-Gardner
Edinburgh College of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Pleasureland (title of series) documents the condition of seaside resorts, amusements, arcades and funfairs in Scotland and England. The series records the decline of once loved sites, which now consist of empty spaces and a disillusioned atmosphere. I journeyed into the liminal spaces and the otherworldly atmospheres I have always remembered: the saturated colours, the plastic prizes and the dreamlike haze over it all. Motivated by sadness and loss, I travelled into childhood. It was a habitual, cathartic experience. I became fascinated by the joyful, fantastical objects around me, and mourned for the places which lie empty and unloved on our shorelines. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Timea Rajna
Edinburgh Napier University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Timea Rajna is an Edinburgh-based Hungarian photographer. Her work is mostly focused on portraiture, with themes of mental health and well-being, the importance of hobbies and community for a balanced life, LGBTQ+ issues, photography as a therapeutic tool, the importance of tactile activities in a digital world. The latter has drawn her back into film photography. ‘The thread of life’ is exploring the effects and benefits of fiber arts and crafts, the impact it had on individuals’ lives. Community, sustainability, sensory aid for neurodivergent people - these are some of the themes explored in the project. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Calum Chittleburgh
Edinburgh Napier University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Marginal Gains is a photo documentary capturing the Edinburgh Academical Football Club (Edinburgh Accies rugby team) for the 2023/24 season. Unlike your standard sports photography, Marginal Gains portrays the hidden side to the game. The photos captured through this project show the countless hours and commitment that athletes go through to perfect their sport no matter the level they are competing at. It does not only show their achievements but their continued effort throughout the season in training. Calum hopes that this project will speak to anyone who has ever taken part in a sport they love and dedicated themselves to but also to anyone who is unaware of the tireless effort that sportspersons put into achieving their best. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Lily Macdonald
Edinburgh Napier University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Lily’s latest project is an exploration of the experiences and opinions of young people growing up in the Highlands. Raised in the Highlands herself, Lily understands the complexities and challenges that come with growing up in a place that is, of course, beautiful but socially and economically disadvantaged. Through her project, she aims to give voice to the young people who navigate these challenges daily. Lily is working closely with Youth Highland, a charity that supports young people and youth work across the region. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Hannah McRae
Edinburgh Napier University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

“Vivid” is about feminism, and how the positives as well as the negatives affect the LGBTQ+ community. The colours and poses are chosen by the models according to what best suits their personalities, as their gender doesn't define who they are as people. As soon as people correct others of their pronouns or sexual orientation, they feel they are immediately put into a societally rigid boxes of opinions. These images go along with a letter written by each of the models, about what their meaning of feminism is and how that has affected, whether that be positively or negatively. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Paris Naik-Neenan
Edinburgh Napier University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Fractured, an experimental photographic project, delves deeply into the concept of alternative selves, exploring different aspects of identity and self-perception. Using self-portraiture as a narrative tool, it initiates a discussion on race, sexuality, and mixed heritage within the broader context of gender-based violence. It aims to examine complex trauma responses, such as fight, flight, and freeze responses, by deconstructing and challenging rape myths, like the 'perfect victim' concept, through the lens of distinct characters. The internal and external conflicts of survivors are investigated through a critical and satirical perspective. In order to challenge and combat biases, which are ingrained in our society and enable victim blaming, by advocating for open dialogue. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Blair Kemp
Edinburgh Napier University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

It's a great big Victorian house consisting of two- and a-bit floors. Fifteen trees hunch over it - (I counted), birch, chestnut, oak, ash, and a great big yew that almost swallows it whole. Between the two lies a sizeable garden, the type that fits a greenhouse and a woodshed. I've began to see home not only as a placeholder for my formative memories but also as base from which to embark on a journey. The Moon and the Yew Tree is as much about origin as it is return; seeking to bind powerful symbolism from my family home together with the things I have encountered. Ultimately, this is a work which about discovery but equally it's reflective of my roots. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Victoria Filimonova
Edinburgh Napier University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

As I researched the Scottish witch-hunts in the context of neuroscience, I couldn’t stop wondering what my doing would be had I lived then? Would I be the one burned at the stake? If so, which one? The stubborn and outspoken one, standing her ground until the end? Or the coerced one, wondering if she could be a witch and not know it? Or would I be a bystander filled with glee? I hoped to never find out whether I had in me what it takes to lead them to “Golgotha”… The project, based on the site where they burned witches, takes its name from the mark on the bodies of the accused, which “evidenced” their pact with the Devil. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Heather Graham
Edinburgh Napier University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘PA14’ is the postcode of abandoned shipyard town Clune Park, situated in Port Glasgow. Following Margret Thatcher's privatisation of the ship building industry, subsequent closure of the Clune Park church in 1997 and Clune Park Primary school in 2008, the area has become plagued by widespread antisocial behaviours, leading to the deterioration of the once vibrant community. Through capturing the interiors of previously inhabited homes, accompanied by the perspective of previous resident David Small, the project explores themes of memory, loss, and the human condition. Shedding light on the challenges faced by the remaining residents of Clune Park, some of whom rightfully refuse to leave, while others are compelled to stay despite the adverse conditions. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Mathilde Vieilledent
Edinburgh Napier University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

“Relou” is a photographic series that explores the burden of street harassment, particularly on women, in France. These pictures depict the ingenious ways that victims use to try to tackle their fear and street insecurity. The name of this project comes from the French word “lourd” meaning heavy but is altered through the “verlan” slang to become “relou” which changes its meaning to annoying. Verlan is a common way of colloquialising words in French, where the altered words can sometimes take on an slightly different meaning. The name describes how street harassment is both a heavy burden on victims and annoying at the same time. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Linda Jarrett
Falmouth University - BA (Hons) Photography (Top-Up)
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Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The catastrophic fire in New Zealand’s Kaimaumau wetlands in December 2021, exacerbated by drought and human intervention, underscored the area’s ecological and cultural significance. The fire burned for a year, prompting a narrative blending literal and metaphorical destruction in photographic work, to shed light on the vulnerability of the wetlands, emphasising their environmental, cultural and historical importance. I harnessed fire as a tool to vividly capture its essence through surface interventions. The black and white negatives symbolise the burning and charred landscape, with branding and numerical markings enhancing the materiality and photographicness. While phytograms crafted with sustainable methods and wildfire remnants highlight regeneration and collaboration with nature. These visuals juxtapose destruction with renewal, advocating for the preservation of vital ecosystems. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Francesca Menghini
Falmouth University - BA (Hons) Photography (Top-Up)
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The Centre Of The World is a photographic project that aspires to challenge the status quo in refugee representation. Instead of presenting refugees as helpless or threatening figures, it showcases them as people with dreams and aspirations. Through a collaborative approach, each portrait is combined with photographs that refugees have taken themselves where they are encouraged to document their sense of home. By adding this layer of personal narrative and self-representation, the subjects are transformed into active narrators. While mainstream media depictions often marginalise refugees through stereotypical portrayals, by presenting them in environments that redefine their conventional representation, this project seeks to empower each individual, prompting understanding while highlighting that each of these individuals is more than their refugee status. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Katya Taylor
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Katya Taylor’s practice regularly uses photographic processes to document and understand the world that surrounds her and the spaces that she inhabits. In this 2024 project titled ‘Undisclosed’ she explores what every-day life looks like as someone living with an invisible illness. Using self-portraiture Taylor photographs her body interacting with her physical surroundings, allowing the body success in its demands for rest. With a hint of humour and absurdity in her images, Taylor draws attention to the large portion of the disabled population that lives with invisible illnesses and disabilities and uses this project to document the ways in which this manifests in her own life. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Bronwyn Bryant
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Bronwyn Bryant is a photographer based in Surrey, who completed a BA in photography at The University for the Creative Arts. Bryant’s recent work ‘Just About Adequate’ explores the enthusiasm she has for nature. In this project Bryant photographs new-builds and housing estates, and the natural vegetation found in greenfield sites compared to the supplemented vegetation planted by landscaping companies and collages them together. This work was prompted by a conversation which surrounded the development of new housing estates, questioning the build quality and the land that developers decide to build upon - which are often greenfield sites. Bryant hopes this work will encourage individuals and construction companies to consider the environment, nature, and wildlife that occupies the locations she photographs. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Eve Williams
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In this project Williams looks at her personal relationship with feminism and the paranoia that she isn’t a good enough feminist, through themes of sexuality and beauty standards, ranging from public spaces to private ones she explores pressures she feels from certain feminist views and of patriarchal society. The work has been described as ‘nauseating erotica’, it aims to make the audience uncomfortable while simultaneously reminding them of sex - to do this Williams uses the mouth and close up images of fruits to depict suggestive situations. Developing after Williams started to explore her position within her romantic relationship and how that complicated the way she feels about her feminism, realising her insecurities were deeper than she thought. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ash Healy
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Ash Healy is a Mancunian photographer, multimedia artist and a recent graduate of the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham. Healy works in both analogue and digital formats, with a passion for experimenting with a range of materials and printmaking methods, referencing historical processes and emphasising the craft involved. Her practice is considered documentary based, with prevalent themes including explorations of identity and human relationships; with sustainability and the environment also being a significant interest. In Healy’s current project, she takes an innovative approach to the experience of grief by impersonating both herself and her Nana, who recently passed, to create a series of everyday familial scenarios. Giving the audience an opportunity to glimpse at a loving, intergenerational relationship and the moments that will be missed. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Raekwon Wharton-Ellison
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

With his project 'A Love Letter to My Ancestors', Ellison explores the cultural nuances of his mixed British and Caribbean heritage. Through realised cultural differences when moving to Farnham from Birmingham, Ellison intends to highlight facets of his identity, forming connections through personal and historically significant objects such as the Sugarcane and Coconut, which carry historical and personal symbolism. Also, reminiscing on the sugarcane fields behind his family home in Cayon, St Kitts, the self-portraits weaving together the threads of his ancestry and shaping his identity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kathryn Glass
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Kathryn Glass’s project ‘Dominos’, focuses on the fallout of a traumatic experience that happened to her brother at only 18 months old where he swallowed caustic soda which is a form of bleach. ‘Dominos’ is a collaboration between Glass and her brother where they combine their thoughts and experiences which they have narrated for an audience in the form of a book. The book is a combination of family archives, portraits, still life and landscape photography by Glass and artwork done by her brother Luka and follows the siblings' lives from the beginning from childhood memories and flowing to their relationship in the present, showing the domino effect this accident had throughout their lives. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Rejwan Hussain
University for the Creative Arts Farnham - BA (Hons) Photography
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Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Rejwan Hussain is a London based Photographer who studied a BA in Photography at UCA Farnham. His personal work discusses topics of social and political issues as well as diving into personal connections such as religion. He also tackles issues of injustice and inequality, focusing on communities and cultural differences. Hussain captures these themes through his use of photography and videography. Hussain has a history of works that are in the style of documentary, working with both digital and analogue cameras, as well as working in both studio and street photography. Hussain plans to further his career in photojournalism to continue to tackle social and political issues. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Freya Cookson
Glasgow School of Art - BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
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Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My work, Mother, started with a visit to the Sculptor’s Cave on the Moray coast, close to where I grew up in the North-East of Scotland. My experience of the cave, and its significance to the people of the bronze age that visited it before me, inspired me to explore what the form of the cave means to us and how it is made. I thought of the parallels between the cave I felt inside myself, the cave within my camera, and the cave I found myself standing in. What came next was an exploration of the stone of my past and the stone of my present. And a deep history of motherhood and the women that precede me. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Liam Caldwell
Glasgow School of Art - BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
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Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

“The Ghost Image” is an exploration of archival material, focusing on family and personal archives. Delving into themes of intergenerational trauma and therapeutic art, this collection examines the power of the family album and the impermanence of memory. Through obsolete equipment and vintage recording tools, the exhibit portrays the failure of memory capture, mirroring the unreliability of trauma memory. Using collage as a medium, the artworks depict the healing process and resolution of personal trauma, reflecting on the passage of time and the therapeutic nature of art. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Eleonore Guiraud
Glasgow School of Art - BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
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Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My practice presents a disturbing, otherworldly and colourful reverie. I attempt to dive into the depths and the dark recesses of the mind, where the duality of emotions is multiplied tenfold. Drawing on the symbolism of colour, light and shadow, I use recurrent elements of outlines of faces emerging in darkness as a metaphor for unsettling and disturbing sensations. Photography and videography allow me to create a dissociative space that focuses on a visual reconstruction of thought. I intend to create a filmic space that is interested in transcending the temporal experience. Saturated colours, bright or sombre images, distressing sound and audio, I rework symbolic reality to build a fantastic and dark world between beauty and anguish in the human psyche. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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钱凯颖Kaiying Qian
Glasgow School of Art - BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
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Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This photographic work delves into the life of my grandmother, capturing the essence of her home and lifestyle. It serves as a reflection on the burgeoning issue of aging in today's society. The house depicted not only symbolizes my grandmother's abode but also encapsulates my memories of growing up. Through this lens, it becomes a poignant portrayal of the passage of time and a nostalgic homage to the past. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Rob Symington
Glasgow School of Art - BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
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Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Rob Symington is a Photographer currently based in Glasgow, Scotland. His work is primarily focused on landscape, looking at the human interaction with nature, the urbanisation of the world, and the minute details within these places. Rob’s work looks at man’s relationship with the world, particularly in a post-industrial context. With a focus on land and infrastructure, he seeks to investigate how we’ve manipulated our world to suit our current needs, often with disregard for what came before. Mainly interested in analogue processes, Rob’s current work is based in large format photography and darkroom printing, as well as alternative printing processes. He is currently working on a project on his hometown of Prestwick and Ayr, investigating life in small towns. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Pietro Fabio Fodaro
Glasgow School of Art - BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
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Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Exploring the doppelgänger imagery theme via the self-portraiture genre and the unconscious world, or the world of dreams and at times, echoing the past and present of others that reflect or influence my way of being in the world, is the subject of my practice. Through photography, moving images, experimenting as an observer behind the camera and sometimes with the double role as photographer-photographed, filmmaker and actor, or model and photographer simultaneously I aim to capture the body and its essence, its shapes, face and expression, and all varieties of body language expressed in a still moment or sequence of moments. The person's duplication (or multiplication) is the primary captivation of my practice. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Tammy Dyson
Glasgow School of Art - BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
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Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

As a multimedia artist, my creative journey is a deeply personal exploration rooted in the realms of the subconscious and dreamlike states. My work serves as a visual diary, capturing the intricate interplay between my innermost thoughts, experiences, and emotions. Themes of intersectional feminism, loss, repressed memories, trauma, and surreal dreamscapes converge to form the thematic tapestry of my artistic practice. Within the surreal landscape of my creations, I navigate through layers of the self, exploring the complexities of identity and existence. Through a lens of surrealism, I construct unusual juxtapositions within my imagery, inviting viewers to delve into the enigmatic depths of the subconscious mind. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Demelza Kingston
Glasgow School of Art - BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
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Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I am a Glasgow-based artist working in photography and moving image, with processes that span the analogue, digital and cameraless. I am often found mis/using obsolete materials and technologies to consider how humans of the ancient past, the present and the future are dis/connected with the land and its non-human inhabitants. Research, from archive to fieldwork, informs this work that I see as a speculative archaeology. Much of my work relates to plants — their lore, their commodification and prohibition. I see the allotment I tend, where herbs for use in photographic developers grow, as part of my studio. Working in this way I relinquish control to the seasons, the plants and the earth they grow in. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Mia Gwenllian
Glasgow School of Art - BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Funus, Fumus, Fuimus, Ecce’ is a fabricated enquiry into how subjective re-enactments of personal and collective histories can epitomise the complexity of language. Through the culmination of found objects, traditional photographic techniques, and unintelligible and untranslatable text, I attempt to reveal a preservation of primitive Welsh culture, identity, and inheritance. The underpinning of ambiguity through indecipherability tempts to thread ideas around the phenomelogical qualities of my own spirit, of significant objects, and the esoteric notions of a past life, knotting the skin of palimpsest in an attempt to heal ambivalent time, memory, and epistemologies. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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chema rodriguez alcantara
Glasgow School of Art - BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
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Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

my name is chema n i am a multidisciplinary artist working with space. i make spaces for solitude, out in public or inside in private. my practice ranges from the photographic, to the sculptural, to the installation, to the process of making. - combining the construction of a studio space that challenges notions of working, process and artistry while producing a cohesive body of work that searches for meaning in found objects, locations and silence. - rejecting the dogmas of modernism, embracing instead a sustainable maximalist practice that attempts to counter the white spaces under which art is subdued and defanged of its radicality. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Anna Luiza Majewska
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The Silent Waste project combines elements of portraiture and landscape photography that highlights the issue of fly-tipping in Scotland. Drawing inspiration from Alexander McQueen's innovative fashion collection from 2010, and dark dream-like photos by Joanna Jankowska, I used rubbish dumped in my local area as a backdrop, positioning myself as the subject to expose the superficiality of beauty and blind trend-following. This visual narrative uncovers the striking contrast between beauty and decay, capturing the silent devastation of our environment. It represents fragility and transience. The eerie charm of the barren scenery stands as a poignant reminder of the consequences of humanity's negligence towards nature. Nature will take over eventually, but we may not see it happen. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Gemma Powell
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project is a photographic series which accentuates moments of euphoric joy within the beautiful game. The project was cultivated to find beauty in moments which can often be overlooked. Throughout the process I have challenged the way in which sport can be photographed by taking an abstract approach in developing speed, movement, and creating narrative. The series elevates a platform to highlight diversity and inclusivity thereby driving the message, football is for everyone. Elevate is a representation of my own experiences over time whereby I have learned to embrace the creative process and vulnerability in my own photographic journey. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Hannah Jane Campbell
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Femme’ is an ongoing project which explores the relationship between femininity and fragility. The artist uses photography as a medium to challenge societal perceptions of femininity by capturing the essence of vulnerability, delicacy, and decay in both the natural and digital world. The project embraces a more nuanced understanding of the intersection of strength and vulnerability, where destruction is an inevitability. Using various post-production techniques, this phase of the project has resulted in abstract pieces, creating a space for introspection, and encouraging viewers to question their own perceptions. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Holly McInally
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

“I owe her so much” is a mixed media project that captures poignant moments of self-discovery. As individuals we go through heartaches, sadness, triumphs, and achievements. That we wish we could tell our younger self how best to deal with. Through a series of thought-provoking images, the project explores the intersection of past and present. It invites viewers to witness the transformative power of self reflection and the wisdom gained through time. Each photograph serves as a visual testament to the universal desire to impart guidance, resilience, and compassion to our younger selves. Creating a timeless narrative that transcends the boundaries of age and experience. It’s most of all allowing people a safe place to reflect on their past experiences. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Maria Strang
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My project is a personal explorative series which documents the fragments that remain from the Highland Clearances in the county of Sutherland and parish of Assynt. I have linked the enduring remains of cleared crofting townships, built of the ancient rocks which are scattered throughout the county by using the same rocks to display polaroid emulsion lifts. The ever-existing ancient rocks endure in a similar way to the spirit of the people that used to inhabit these buildings. In documenting the ancestral lineage of locals through environmental portraiture I have made a comparison to current rural working lives. Repercussions of this mass exodus within Assynt and throughout the Highlands can be felt today through continued depopulation. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Naomi Wood
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

For this project I set out to challenge the norm of still life photography. Within still life there are many key points to consider such as colour, texture shape and light. By including mirrors and reflecting parts of myself in the composition I become part of the still life. The photos then becoming my own interpretation of a self-portrait. In addition to this I made alternative set ups using the props in a less traditional, abstract way with the compositions then becoming more sculptural. This is an ongoing project in which I will continue to challenge the limitations of still life photography through discovering my own creative photographic style. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Niamh Campbell
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The Future of Fashion is a project highlighting local ethical designers through the medium of fashion photography. Over the past year I have been volunteering for Revolve Recycle who are a sustainable fashion charity based in Cambuslang, Scotland. At their Revolve Thrift and Gift shop, I have met some talented local designers. These designers create ethical clothing by reworking dead stock fabrics and recycled materials into new garments. The aim of my project was to create a series of fashion photoshoots to promote sustainable fashion and the designers whose main goal is to reduce fast fashion and textile waste going into landfill. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Paula Diaz Castillo
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In my projects "Out of Place" and "Water: The Mystical Connections", I delve into profound themes resonating deeply with the human experience. "Out of Place" is an exploration inspired by Zygmunt Bauman's philosophical insights, capturing the transition from solid to liquid states in contemporary society. Through vibrant 35mm film and immersive installation, I unveil the fluidity of identities and boundaries, presenting twenty eight captivating underwater portraits embodying Bauman's concept. In "Water: The Mystical Connections," I embark on a spiritual journey, investigating water's sacred role across diverse cultures. From Hinduism's sacred rivers to Christianity's baptismal rituals, water symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening. Through this series, I invite viewers to immerse themselves in water's divine essence, discovering solace and enlightenment in its eternal wisdom. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Sam Mitchell
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Pelenai’ is a series of photograms showing facial imprints. My intention with this body of work is to suggest that identity may be greater than simply the appearance of our skin. It also hints at the individuality that exists within our common biological heritage. In a haunting convergence of art and reality, these imprints highlight the nature of change, representing a quiet peacefulness and finality, whilst retaining the very essence and uniqueness of their origin, so that it is not just ashes that are left behind, but also memories, beliefs, history and culture. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Caitlin Eadie
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Her is a series of women's portraits printed onto mirrors using an alternative photography process known as a cyanotype. A process using light sensitive chemicals and the exposure of Uv lights, printed onto mirrors new and old. The concept of this project is to take women's coming of age stories from childhood to womanhood. I took the personal experiences the woman spoke about and translated it into a document style of portraiture. However I added the element of printing their portraits as cyanotypes on mirrors. As I believe the reflection of these women's stories also reflect on other women and girls. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Audrey Bizouerne
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This multimedia project explores the development of a newborn’s sight through the first months of their life. What is there to see? How do they see? What does it feel like? Starting from a documentary approach and playing with scales, perspectives and viewpoints, the images evolve into a fantasy journey from the mother’s imagination of a baby’s perception of the world. As babies discover new textures, colours, sounds and smells, their senses build familiarity, memory and attachment intrinsically. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Olivia Mollison
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Olivia Mollison is a commercial and fine art photographer based in Glasgow. She is known for her unique coffee shop photography and her ongoing “Brew” project which celebrates coffee culture in Glasgow. Olivia blends the commercial and fine art genres in her distinctive style as she continues to photograph local businesses and draw communities together. You can fine more of her work on instagram @oliviamollisonphotographer . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kierian Patton
City of Glasgow College - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Kierian epitomises professionalism in commercial and advertising photography, based in Scotland. His portfolio includes collaborations with global brands like Red Bull, Lululemon, and IHG, showcasing his industry prowess. Renowned for crafting visually compelling imagery with meticulous detail, he specialises in lifestyle and advertising visuals exuding precision and elegance. Beyond commercial work, he pursues various personal projects, showcasing finesse in fine art photography. His ongoing exploration into Scottish football culture reveals its profound impact across demographics. This project aims to unveil the multifaceted layers of Scottish football, illustrating its pervasive influence across generations and diverse social landscapes. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Cameron Branchett
Hereford College Of Arts - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

These triptychs are a personal celebration of natural areas and a reflection on mental health and access to open, green spaces. Connecting with nature can help better our mental well-being, lower our depression, lower our anxiety, and cope with the struggles of everyday life. This project explores what we understand as natural spaces, how we represent them visually, as well as how accessible they are to all of us. Through the use of film and its unedited ambiguity, I want to blur the separation between memories and objective visual data linked to such spaces. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Emily Goss
Hereford College Of Arts - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project shows photographs of lace in the woods. I wanted to highlight the contrast of the natural environment intersecting with delicate fabric. I want my pictures to feel like a blip in the woods. As a lace maker, I feel the material represents my alter ego, my creative persona. I deliberately opted for darker images to present the woods in a different light from the typical image we all have of them. This involved using strobe light instead of natural sunlight, stressing the mysterious allure of the forest as a place of shadows. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Georgia Ranford
Hereford College Of Arts - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In my portraits of women, I explore intricate dynamics of strength, power, and the transformative journey of menopause.   Through subtle expressions and nuanced gestures,  I try to capture the authenticity of women embracing this stage of life.   I search for the enduring spirit and fortitude of women, myself inspired by the vitality found in every moment of womanhood. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jason McAleese
Hereford College Of Arts - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Through these images, I want to explore my experiences and those of my close friends. We all shared similar difficult journeys and have dealt with them differently. All of us had strong fatherly figures with very traditional values. At the same time, they were emotionally very distant. These photographs are a conscious effort to work through all these experiences and reflect upon them. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ashley Bourton
University of Hertfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

For this project I will be delving into what my ADHD means to me, what triggers it and essentially trying to showcase who I am as a person through the images I present. My vision for this is to showcase ADHD as a physical struggle in something mundane that people wouldn’t often think about, like eating, raising awareness on the subject as I go. Not only this but I want to come to an understanding of what my ADHD does to me and come to terms with it. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Constandinos Papageorgiou
University of Hertfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In this project, we explore the inner meanings of the universe based on the galaxy and universe, as you can see in the images, patterns, shapes, and pictures are created when a liquid is moving with unique patterns to describe how massive the universe is and expanding continuously with spirals. In addition to these images, there is also a distinct movement to the surfaces of planets such as Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn, and the Earth. A slight touch of ancient Greek mythology is also evident in these images, as they have spirals of movement like the river Sphynx. These images also contain constellation definitions such as the Hercules, Apolo, and Zues constellations that date back to Greek mythology but retain that inspiring feel of the celestial universe. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Sonnie Wennington
University of Hertfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Growing up in a footballing home, I have always been fascinated with the culture of football fans, ranging from the highest level through to local teams, and the effects that these clubs have on their respective communities. In this project, named Behind the Badge, I focused on the community and culture belonging to an objectively smaller team, Stevenage Football Club, where I integrated myself with fans of the club, travelling to games home and away, to create a visual representation of lower league football fan culture, looking to show how this club affects the community members both young and old on matchdays. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Zihao Yan
University of Hertfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My photographic projects are based on the theme of emotion, exploring the rich dimensions of human emotions. By capturing the flow of emotions in the moment through the lens, I try to convey those ineffable emotions and the experience of the human mind in different situations. Each photo is the beginning of a story, an expression of an emotion. From joy and excitement to contemplation and melancholy, I capture the subtle expressions and body language of people in different emotional states. These photographs aim to inspire the viewer to think about how emotions affect every aspect of our lives and how we understand and express our emotions in this ever-changing world. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jodie Searl
University of Hertfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

55 years ago my mum moved into Number 27, 31 years ago my dad joined her in her family home, 30 and 24 years ago my brother and I were born. We have lived at Number 27 since 1969 and after all those years it has become time for us all to move on and find a new home to settle in. My project focuses on the memories we have managed to capture through our time at Number 27 and all the people that have had a hand in doing so. Using a mix of archived images and current I’ve been able to capture the dynamic of fond memories captured within our home over time. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Mia Naughton
University of Hertfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My project explores the world of young musicians, capturing their dedication and passion through photography. Each image delves into their journey, highlighting the perseverance and creativity that fuel their musical ambitions. These photographs not only showcase the artists' commitment to their craft but also the resilience required to excel in the world of music. The collection of images seeks to offer viewers an intimate look at the emotional and artistic journey of these young talents, emphasizing their persistent pursuit of musical expression. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Gina Massie
University of Hertfordshire - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Drawing inspiration from a close friend, this project delves into the lives of young medical students entering the NHS in a post-COVID era. I aim to portray their resilience and vulnerability, capturing the complex emotions they navigate. Through intimate portraits and candid moments, I shed light on their challenges and the lack of support they often encounter. This project is both a tribute to their dedication and a call to action for greater recognition and resources within the healthcare system. Through their stories, we gain a deeper understanding of the motivations that drive these individuals to serve others and be the next generation of healthcare workers. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Megan Pugh
Leeds Art University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘I Had a Dream’ is a project that portrays fantasy and dreams through the fine art and fashion genres. Surrealism photography can utilise the unconscious mind and imagination to create new worlds and realities. The use of fashion, props, and location act as support to elevate the concepts and create fantastical scenes and allow the audience and models to tap into their desires, wishes and dreams. Fantasy (noun) the faculty or activity of imagining impossible or improbable things. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Amelie Cooke
Leeds Art University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Beyond the Veil’ takes an experimental approach towards fashion photography, drawing from surrealist influences and concepts to obscure, abstract and isolate parts of the body. In short, surrealism is a movement that can combine ideas, images and objects that blur the lines between fiction and reality, often drawing from the unconscious mind. This project investigates the defamiliarization and abstraction of the body, inspired by surrealism, that aims to confuse and distort, walking the fine line between fashion and fine art photography. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Emily Jackson
Leeds Art University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project explores the connection between the art of the grotesque and the erotic. The concept of the abject is weaved throughout my work as I use inanimate objects alongside my body to create obscure scenes. Within my work, I combine the typical ‘sexy’ imagery with something that repels - does this make you think twice about being attracted to the sexual body? Do you feel shameful? Or repulsed? Or even more aroused? This project draws upon a range of grotesque imagery alongside erotic segments of my own body, both informing each other’s shared meanings yet opposite aesthetics. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Samuel Lloyd Crook
Leeds Art University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My work plays on the traditions of gender and the imbecilic binary of that it assumes. My latest project that this work is from is called ‘Playtime’ a non-conforming magazine, on the exploration of the feminine and the masculine. Boy versus Girl: two sexes we are forced to align and contribute to. This explores different realities and identities that we can play with. My work questions the normative traditions of genre, with the blending of fine art and fashion imagery. A binary within my work is the question of self-portraiture and portraiture, two forms of photography I often combine and layer together. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Caitlin Howle
Leeds Art University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The Absent Image is a photographic project shot within the documentary genre that explores themes of grief, loss and absence. This current work is an exploration of the aftermath of grief, it will explore the more complex feelings that come with healing. Within this work I have captured the adjustment to absence, by accentuating extremes of light and shadow, I was able to highlight the emptiness in the house. I approached the subject of grief with compassion and empathy not just for myself but others. Whilst researching around the subject I learnt a lot about the complexities of grief, that allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of my own personal experience and its impact on individuals lives. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Amber Constantine
Leeds Art University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘When will I see you next’ is a documentary project that delves into the different types of relationships in my life. Throughout the last year I have been diligently capturing moments of connection, love, affection, fun, confusion and more among those in my circle. Initially sparked by my fascination with the psychological intricacies of friendships and relationships, this project has also been propelled by how my own relationships have shaped me during pivotal stages of my life. I've often found that the unconventional individuals in my life have offered more support and presence than those conventionally expected to do so. The deliberate use of analogue film emphasises the singular significance of each captured moment, resonating with the irreplaceable friendships. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Alicia Fancy
Leeds Art University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Refresh and revive ‘is a project that explores the manipulation of lighting to create a scene promoting an object exploring through the genre of product and commercial photography. Thinking about what to include in the frame is quite important as it reflects the brand identity of the product you are trying to sell to an audience. With great experimentation each image looks different through the choice of props, background and lighting. Looking into set design has enabled me to create a fitting scene for the product to sit in and sell it in the best possible light. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Max Brown
Leeds Art University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Portraits’ is a project centred around going back to basics with portraiture by slowing myself down with the use of a 6x6 medium format camera, thinking more about compositional choices and lighting. It's also about my relationship between the subjects and how when I'm with them and photographing them, the dynamic between us changes and this is represented within the images. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Aoife Carolan
Limerick School of Art and Design - BA (Hons) Photography and Moving Image
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘1924’ explores the beliefs of the male-dominated Surrealist movement and the deeply-troubling objectification of the female form at its core. The artist’s self-portraiture utilizes the visual language of the Surrealists in order to construct a new meaning within the works created by male artists of the movement, one where women’s bodies are seen not as a medium to reflect the male artist’s values, but as a means of self-expression - combining photography as well as darkroom techniques of the time in order to bring forth the subliminal and confront the male gaze. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Francesca Ogbuachi
Limerick School of Art and Design - BA (Hons) Photography and Moving Image
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

There's a space, a room to be precise, in which there’s a camera and, whenever I look at it, I simply cannot overlook how far I have come. I’ve been working lately on stories, however they get to be told, they are my main source of interest. Telling stories works differently from person to person and, in my case, I get to do that through what I hear and what I see, creating fictional narratives about the lives of others is the inspiration in my work and it comes from what I see around me, sometimes it’s from the streets, friends or family, or it could be a simple phrase that I hear. Looking for a location where I can place the narrative is a huge part of the process, so I end up exploring different sites. Sometimes it's simply a colour, a smell or a number that allows me to express the emotions in the story. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Meagan Byrne
Limerick School of Art and Design - BA (Hons) Photography and Moving Image
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Traces Left Behind’ is a series of analogue photographs taken in my grandparents’ home in the midlands of Ireland. Using a Pentax 67ii, I aimed to capture the light and atmosphere of the decor and fixtures, which have remained untouched as the house passed from one generation to the next. Now, one family member is the sole occupant, maintaining an unbroken lineage from the lean 1950s to the present day. Each room holds a particular stillness and quality, as though preserved and trapped in time. My project aims to capture the memories and echoes of the lives once lived there. The past lives on today through those who remain. Though they are in the present, they seem somehow tied to the past and the memories of those long gone. This body of work captures remnants of the past and a ruralIreland that endures. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Oliwia Woszczynska
Limerick School of Art and Design - BA (Hons) Photography and Moving Image
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I negotiate the complexities of emotion, memory, and life. Inspired by recent departures, I begin on a journey to discover the profound beauty hidden within memories. My work, which combines digital and analogue photography, captures the essence of fleeting moments and permanent memories, weaving them together as preserved fragments of time, with each frame bearing witness to the delicate interplay between past and present. Guided by the rich range of emotions evoked by recent losses, I immerse myself in the dual worlds of pixels and films. The process itself becomes a type of meditation as I methodically create and develop each image, attempting to convey the layers of sadness, remembrance, and celebration. My art explores themes of love, loss, memory, and sorrow, serving as a personal journey through mourning. Through the lens of both digital and analogue technologies, I attempt to capture the essence of my emotions, creating a visual tale that transcends time and location. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Leah Kenny
Limerick School of Art and Design - BA (Hons) Photography and Moving Image
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This body of work is not just an artistic endeavor but a vital personal ritual. Through my art, I invite viewers to pause, reflect and find a moment of peace amid the chaos. ‘Tracing Light’ is a black and white photographic series taken along the line of the sunrise, starting east and heading west, from the historic pagan sites of Lough Gur Lake through to Grange Stone Circle. Working with analog mediums is a crucial part of my practice, requiring me to be present and purposeful when working. This series and my practice at large is practice based, using photography as a way of slowing life down to a fraction of a second at a time. It’s an attempt to regain control over time and enforce stillness onto life. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Feá McCoy
Limerick School of Art and Design - BA (Hons) Photography and Moving Image
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

An exploration of the relationship between memory, place and grief. Attempting to connect to my late father, I aim to construct a knowing of him, through the objects and places he once knew. I attempt to decode the language of these objects and places, constructing a narrative that reflects my understanding of a person who I never met. Returning to these places we knew apart, to bridge the gap of absence that exists between us. Through the projection of slides, I attempt to map the landscape of my grief and trust where it leads me. Navigating the past through archival family material, trying to recollect something that never occurred. I can attempt to reinsert myself into the family life we could have had but knowing that it could only ever be a nearness of him. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Andrea Irmeni
London Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This photographic project is a documentation of man-altered landscapes and how humans transform the land, resulting in areas that lose their natural identity. These transitional zones are often ignored and deemed unsightly and are mainly considered in terms of their capital value. I documented industrial and estuarial areas of the river Thames, inspired by the 'New Topographics' photographic movement. As my project progressed, I aimed to reveal hidden narratives and poetry within these spaces. Can photography be completely objective or is it a chance to reflect on our perceptions and subjective judgments? There is an engage in conversation between objectivity and subjective judgments based on our knowledge of the stories embedded in the land. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Bruno Ferrer Cortez
London Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Melancolía is an ongoing project in which I explore the ideas of nostalgia, melancholy, and longing. It feeds from the rhetorical question in Latin Ubi sunt qui ante nos fuerunt, “Where are those who were before us?”. This question speaks of the passing of time, the ephemeral quality that life possesses, here represented by the imagery of chairs in quotidian spaces, which draws a connection to these themes and feelings by reflecting on the philosophical connotations that an empty chair is embedded with. The piece for my Final Year Project results in a book that attempts to further develop this narrative by using text, self-portraiture, and photographs of lonely chairs, which I have encountered throughout the last five years. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Genny Sian
London Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Inspired by George Orwell’s ‘1984,’ Edward Hopper’s portrayal of alienation, and the aesthetics of cyberpunk culture, my project aims to represent the solitude, isolation, and existential disconnection experienced by individuals within towering urban landscapes. Just as Orwell’s dystopian vision depicted the oppressive control of the Party in Airstrip One, this project examines the subtle yet pervasive forces contributing to the alienation of modern citizens. In a capitalist-dominated society, individualist values overshadow community, entangling us in consumerism, manipulation, and surveillance. Through visual storytelling, I express personal reflections on society, offering insight into our contemporary reality. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Katarzyna Kurczewska
London Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Gift is an exploration of grief, healing, and the enduring bond between father and daughter and their unbreakable connections even beyond time and space. After losing my father, I began a journey of self-discovery and found relief in the healing power of nature. While going through his belongings, I came across an expired film. It felt like a deliberate gift from him, symbolising an ongoing connection beyond the physical realm. So, I used my photography skills one last time to capture the world through his lens, bridging the gap between past and present, life and loss. Each image serves as a dialogue with my father, reviving our bond and keeping it alive. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Katarzyna Witkowska
London Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Blinded by Light project delves into the intricate relationship between mental health challenges and the full tapestry of human emotions and experiences. Using auto-narrative methodologies, I aim to illuminate the interplay between the mind's potential as an ally and an adversary, treating the process as a journey of self-discovery, personal and collective healing, as the act of making the work helps me to externalise a particular experience of vulnerability. Each photograph serves as a window into my innermost thoughts, capturing moments of strength, struggle, and resilience. The analogue photographic processes, hand-made darkroom prints, and use of in-camera multiple exposures reflect the unpredictability and precariousness of our bodies' chemistry and neuroscience, which can impact our minds and emotions. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Lavinia Pascariu
London Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In my photographic series, I explore the essence of femininity through a collection of portraits featuring female mannequins. These figures, adorned with imperfections, serve as powerful symbols of the unfiltered reality of the female experience. By showcasing their damaged forms, I aim to reveal the raw emotions and hidden strengths often obscured by societal norms. This project challenges the notion of resilience as a mere facade, inviting viewers to confront the authentic complexities of womanhood. Ultimately, it serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring strength and vulnerability that define the female narrative. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Lavinia Zoica
London Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

“Introverted" is a meditative exploration through the lens of an introverted observer, delving into the realm of street photography. Capturing the essence of fleeting moments, in this project, I am focusing on reflections as a metaphor for the stories that often go unnoticed. Each image is a silent narrative, an abstract representation of the street’s understated scenes. Through the interplay of light and shadow, texture, and form, "Introverted" invites viewers to look beyond the obvious and discover the depth of the unobserved world. It's a visual poem to the quiet observer within us all, finding beauty in the overlooked and the mundane. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jinyu Cao
London Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Upon relocating to East London, I was captivated by the diversity of cultures I encountered in the local park next to my residence. This park, Victoria Park, oddly resembles a boot on the map, which inspired the title of my project, "The Boot of East London." It became my photographic diary of encounters with strangers in Victoria Park every week. These individual encounters with together into a broader narrative that reflects the communal spirit and individual expressions of Victoria Park. It is a way for me to establish a connection with the people and the place around me. It's an exploration of distance and belonging, capturing those moments of beauty and diversity that define the human condition. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Melanie Ashbrook
London Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Life Turning explores the theme of the cyclical nature of life as it moves between a mother and daughter. Memories of the enigmatic city of Liverpool and the time I spent there as a young woman. My daughter turned eighteen this year and leaving home for the first time herself. In re-visiting Liverpool thirty-six years later, I’m reaching back. Searching for the ghost of a past self, explored through my daughter in the present. Reflecting on the contrast between who I was then with who I am now. Who my daughter is going to become. The ever-changing connection between us. Life turning through us and beyond us. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Petya Avramova
London Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

“Fall In” is a project that holds a deep personal significance. It began with walks alongside my daughter, who, in her innocence, was collecting autumn leaves, and offering them as gifts. These moments of joy contrasted starkly with the grim scenes on the news of ongoing conflict, where schools were ravaged, and innocent lives lost. The project finds its reflection in Giuseppe Ungaretti’s poignant poem “Soldati”, serving as a prism to view the world’s varied perceptions. Through photography, I aim to capture this interplay between innocence and conflict, employing techniques that blur the lines of perception. "Fall In" invites viewers to consider their place in the world and how personal experiences shape understanding. It’s a reminder of our shared empathy amidst life’s complexities. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Coppola Maurizio
London Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Nosce Te Ipsum it’s a journey through the realms of self-realisation and societal reflection. Going through this collection of images, you’ll embark on a visual odyssey that spans three years of exploration and discovery. Through evocative portraits of historical and artistic figures, I’ve tried to shine a light on the challenges of our times: violence, homophobia, and substance abuse. Each image serves as a mirror, reflecting not only the struggles of the present but also the potential for change and progress. As you engage with these photographs, may you be inspired to join the ongoing conversation surrounding these critical issues, and may you find within yourself the courage to champion justice and equality in all its forms. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Eloise Gallimore
London South Bank University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

An enquiry into perception, identity and vulnerability; ‘Digital, Pigment, Digital’ navigates the blurred boundaries between the imagined, the real and the considered. Through the process of combining the conventional medium of photography with unconventional manipulations, comes the creation of abstract imagery that to evokes a sense of chaos and curiosity. Each photograph serves as a fragment of the larger narrative, offering a personal understanding and connection. The imagery is instilled with a balance of fragility and strength while offering glimpses into the hidden layers of the self. The theme of vulnerability becomes a medium that explores the complexities of human experience. Through reconstruction and reinterpretation, the viewer is guided to embrace the fluidity of identity and the beauty found in moments of vulnerability. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Neo Hookey
London South Bank University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Julie’ is an ongoing project about documenting an extraordinary lady. Since 2016 I have been taking images of my Grandmother; a Mother, a Widow, a Daughter, a controversial figure, an ex heroin addict but most importantly my Grandmother. All images are taken in Slough. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Amy Coral
London South Bank University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This mixed media project offers a reflection of Amy's childhood and the books which took her on endless adventures, in collaboration with life model and designer Dominique Bloink who wears her beaded bonnet. The line between reality and fantasy is blurred through both paper and digital collage techniques depicting nature's beauty and themes of medieval tales. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Joe Webb
London South Bank University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Exploring esoteric aspects of everyday life through habitually photographing people on the street. This project highlights the interaction between the photographer and the subject questioning the role of both parties within each of their contexts. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Molly Wilkinson
Manchester Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The Second Day Of Knowing is a speculative documentary project that explores fatherhood. Crossing between analogue, darkroom and sculptural approaches, the process-led body of work acts as ongoing investigation of the relationship between myself, my father and the unseen space between us. The project is a scattering of thoughts that aims to piece together the unspoken parts of my childhood, allowing me to come to terms with what fatherhood means between myself and the man I call my father. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Louise Grundy
Manchester Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

'Come sit and I will play Mother' is Louise Grundy’s current and ongoing works, visually exploring the connection between women and the natural landscape. She specialises in alternative darkroom methods, such as lith printing and experimenting with fogged papers, creating intimate prints, inviting the viewer to consider the parallel treatments of women and nature, which we call Mother. Grundy ponders on the notion that we only perceive the land in the way we do, due to its feminisation. Rejecting the title of landscape photographer, she dissects the traditional subject matter through her process-led photography to allow a closer study of nature, encouraging a connection between the photograph, the landscape, and the viewer. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Brodie Whittaker
Manchester Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Reshaping Eden explores humanity’s efforts to modify natural landscapes, to preserve their beauty. The work comments on the human need for intervention to mitigate the effects of environmental degradation, while also acknowledging the ethical and aesthetic considerations of the methods in which we do this. The title symbolises the act of altering the concept of the Garden of Eden which represents a paradisiacal natural state. These images were taken at the Wyre Beach in Blackpool, which is undergoing a £40m coastal defence project, constructing rock armour and new groynes to safeguard properties against flooding and erosion. Reshaping Eden attempts to covey the redefining of our relationship with the world and the ongoing quest to find harmony between man and nature. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Melody Peacock
Manchester Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Queering the toybox is an ongoing series of images looking at reconnecting queer adults with their childhoods. at first an introspective project looking at what the artist used to dress up as a child, lead to finding other queer adults and helping them nurse their inner child, by dressing up as their idol or favourite costume when they were small. The intention of this project was to see what children fantasised about when they were young and how they have developed into queer adults. Also allowing the sitter catharsis to play and forget the day-to-day seriousness of being an adult. the project is ongoing, however al the models used so far are between the ages of 20-27. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Alice Ivarsson-Rose
Manchester Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

British-Swedish artist Alice Ivarsson-Rose delves into the intricacies of her dual heritage, exploring personal and familial connections. She recontextualizes domestic environments, past and present, to reconcile her identity's duality. Ivarsson-Rose involves alternative darkroom processes such as cyanotypes, caffenol and lith printing. Her project originates from an introspective journey into her Swedish roots and family ties, reminiscing about her grandmother and fond childhood memories. Reflecting on the evolution of environment and lifestyle, she seeks to capture the comforting essence of Scandinavian character, intertwined with her concept of home. Through her process-led image making, she encapsulates the iconic and nostalgic aspects of her heritage. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ela Skorska
Manchester Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Ela Skorska is an analogue photographer and multi-disciplinary visual artist. Ela's work investigates the interplay of light and shadow, focused on abstraction and geometrical shapes created by collaborating with chance. The City, plays a significant role in Ela's work, delivering her ever-inspiring playground for exploration and creativity expressed through her brutalist perspective rooted in her upbringing in Poland. Recently, Ela has been exploring the existence of her analogue photography in the modern world. Contemplating the longevity of her images being 'stuck' in the constraints of the frame, Ela analyses a photograph as a 3D object, its potential to exist as one and proceeds to liberate it through interdisciplinary methods like painting, sculpture, 3D modelling and printing, and working with concrete. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Sienna Nava
Manchester Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Unfamiliar’ is an ongoing project that began as an exploration of my family and the nuances of identity that exist within it. The series of medium-format portraits intends to depict the individualism of each family member in their domestic space. While the body of work as a whole strives to build a unifying portrait of the otherness that can be felt in culturally mixed families. Ultimately, it is an exploration of my own identity through images of the people I love. The diptych ‘Sisters/Embrace’ exists as the most recent iteration, of the wider body of work. ‘Sisters’ will be displayed on a 50X40 inch bespoke light-box I have made for the upcoming degree show in June. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Orrin Saint-Pierre
Manchester Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The canals of England exist as an intersection between nature and the man-made, cutting their ways through cities and the countryside. ‘In Presence of Still Water’ is an exploration of the eclectic mix of people that choose to make the waterways their home. It’s a physically demanding lifestyle that draws on our longing to escape the complexities of society and live closer to nature, forming mismatched communities of people from different walks of life. Some choose it, some stumble upon it by chance, and some see it as one of the last remaining nomadic lifestyles, seeking a sense of freedom in transient spaces. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jericho Adiwarna
Middlesex University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Within a cityscape, people’s lives and experiences are dominated by man-made structures, from small buildings to big architectural skyscrapers. When people gaze up at the constructions, many rarely take the time to see the distinctive shape and patterns that a building possesses. This portfolio of photographs intends to reveal the unique architectural design of the structures and draw attention to visual aspects, striking shapes and patterns. The photographs articulate a conceptual approach, where the cityscapes are layered and abstracted to form a new way of looking. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Sandra Destreza
Middlesex University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

During my early teen years, we would visit my grandmother whenever we had the chance in Cologne, Germany, where she retired and resided with her husband. I don’t remember much from those years except for the fact that my mother would raid her mum's closet for clothes – specifically coats – that she no longer used. These vivid early experiences have fuelled my curiosity and obsession with memory, compelling me to create a layered narrative touching on themes of identity, migration and the intriguing ritual of unpermitted borrowing and/or exchanging of items and clothing between family members. This body of work is drawn from the latent remnants of that simpler time, translated into a fictional crime narrative. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Luka Karablikovaite
Middlesex University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The idea for the project ‘I Didn’t Fear Death Till it came...’ came from experiencing two deaths within my family in a space of two years. Even though grief is such a universal experience we often choose to keep those feelings of anger, guilt, and loneliness to ourselves so how come even when we are going through similar trauma, we let each other drift apart instead of letting these feelings bring us closer together. This idea of isolation, distance and letting emotions go is what the project is about. Take a peek into our individual experiences with grief and the visible distance it has created between us. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Meggie Fisher
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

MORIBUND Inspired by a connection with nature and my own sense of spiritualism, _Moribund_ aims to unravel the essence of the universe when it comes to the rural landscape of our environment. To me, nature is not merely a backdrop but a sacred canvas where every leaf and every misplaced stone holds history. Using the technique of printing liquid light onto tree bark and dried leaves, these fleeting moments have been encapsulated upon an aspect of itself, becoming a piece of ephemera. At its core, this ongoing body of work strives to illuminate the connection between life and what comes afterwards, offering a lens for introspection. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kimberley Kaye
Middlesex University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The series represents a return journey back to my hometown of Ovifat in Belgium travelling by rail. Making observations through the window allowed me to reconnect with the natural environment I grew up in. Incorporating the way I viewed the world as a child creating these images, I carefully thought about each element. Finding feelings and emotions inside of me I lost over time. such as freedom, love and nostalgia. This voyage allowed me to use art as an expressive way to heal. "It's not the destination, it's the journey" -Ralph Waldo Emerson. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Paris Johnson
Middlesex University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My artistic work delves into the intimate connection between mental health and the ever-shifting forms of clouds. Each piece is a meditation, inviting viewers to gaze into the sky and embrace the profound tranquillity of clouds in motion. Through this shared experience of serenity, I aim to evoke a sense of peace and reflection, encouraging contemplation of our inner landscapes amidst the vast expanse of the sky. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Rex Kei
Middlesex University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Fashion Fiction The connected worlds of Fantasy and Science Fiction, those are the themes for the work I have produced, worlds in their own brought to life through my fashion editorials, I sometimes think of them as stills in a motion picture, the scene will cut and the story will progress. This work is a visualisation of those two recurring themes in fiction and the place where many of us have gone to, to bring a little magic into our lives, through the pages of a book, a magazine or the screens through which we see our world today. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Dagmara Metel
Middlesex University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In "Susurri Spei", Dagmara Metel delves into the enduring impact of parental alcoholism, shining a light on the often overlooked struggles of Adult Children of Alcoholics. Through a rich tapestry of analogue photographs, mixed artistic techniques, archival images, and personal journal excerpts, this project vividly captures the emotional turmoil experienced by the author. It transcends mere documentation, evolving into a profound form of self-expression and societal resonance. The visual narrative delves into the intricate themes of memory, identity, and mourning, providing a window into an ongoing journey rather than a retrospective account. "Susurri Spei" is a poignant dialogue, urging readers to delve into the intricate connection between time and emotion, aiming to foster healing and connection in the human experience. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Nathalya Moreira Da Jesus
Middlesex University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The individuals I photographed hail from Latin America and have immigrated to London in pursuit of a better life. Many among them encounter difficulty securing employment due to challenges in English proficiency, hindering their pursuit of aspirations such as becoming doctors, teachers, or engineers. All of them expressed aspirations thwarted by what they perceive as age-related barriers. Consequently, most of these individuals now work in occupations such as cleaning, maintenance, driving, and tattoo artistry. As a photographer, my goal is to amplify their voices; I empathize with their struggles, having once believed my dream job unattainable. Therefore, I aim to help these individuals find purpose, dispelling misconceptions that they hold about life in London. Nathalya Moreira de Jesus . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Joanna Prior
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Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Diaphanous To be diaphanous is to be transparent. Diaphanous portrays the body and femininity of a woman. It relates to the notion of confidence and empowerment of one’s own body through experimental alternative processes and post-production. My passion in photography recently has been discovering the idea of confidence due to personal insecurities as well as exploring experimentation with Lomography. Lomography is the technique of soaking rolls of film in a liquid before development, enhancing its saturations and adding damages to the photograph. The idea of damaging a roll of film is intriguing to me as the results are always unknown, making my photographic practice much more exciting and modern. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Juan Solano
Middlesex University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The project “State of Mind” is an attempt to visually expose the different places that the author links with different mental and psychological states. The idea started with the desire of mould, sculpt, craft different Dioramas, but no inspiration to create or imagine a scenario for these Dioramas that also have a meaning apart from the mere construct. Using the Photographic concept of capturing your own reality, I decided to use this concept to the maximum of my ability and manipulate every single aspect of the scenario, modelling the picture itself. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Wilmer Urbano Llanos
Middlesex University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project endeavours to reveal the raw and deeply human stories of sex workers through evocative imagery, emphasizing their social and emotional experiences. It delves into the intense feelings and challenges they navigate while enduring a profession often plagued by stigma and mistreatment. Exploring themes of sexuality, social labels, and the complex motivations behind choosing this profession, the project seeks to foster empathy and understanding. Centring on Jhoana, a transsexual worker in London, it highlights not just survival but also empowerment and resilience. Each image serves as a testament to the human spirit's capacity to persevere amidst adversity, aiming to spark meaningful conversations and advocate for societal change towards more compassionate and equitable treatment of sex workers. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Lisa Bonollo
Middlesex University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Passionate about capturing the vibrancy of our world, finding joy in seamlessly blending the dynamic movements of life, with the organic beauty of nature and the electrifying energy of people and fashion. To bring a multi-sensory experience that transcends only sight, engaging senses on multiple levels. My ultimate goal is to unveil the intricate threads that bind us all together. “Just as the skin of a fruit protects and preserves its essence, so does our perception of the world, encapsulating its beauty and fragility. As we peel back the layers of our consciousness, remember that true understanding lies not only in what lies beneath but also in how we nourish and care for the skin surface that sustains us all.” . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Tilly Hunter
Morley College London - BA (Hons) Photography (Top-Up Part-Time)
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Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My lifelong fascination with nature has evolved into a broader concern for the environment, and my contribution is to highlight urgent challenges from biodiversity loss to polluted waterways. 'What Lies Within?' is a series that explores the state of Britain’s rivers. Through lack of planning and investment, regulatory failure and indifference, the systems we rely on to keep our waterways clean have broken down. Pollution and chemical toxicity are at record levels, with sewage overflow a prime culprit. The effect is environmentally damaging and socially depressing. These images show the dichotomy between seemingly sublime countryside river landscapes and the close up reality, but also engender optimism that we can help nature to overcome adversity and restore the balance of life. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Nick Gardner
Morley College London - BA (Hons) Photography (Top-Up Part-Time)
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Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Nick Gardner is a London based photographer who is fascinated by the relationship between humans and dogs. His previous project 'Symbiosis' looked at the work carried out by Search and Rescue, Medical Detection and Support Dogs. DOGS@JOBS is more personal, inspired by Nick’s childhood on the Norfolk Broads where his family ran a small Post Office. Living above the premises meant that everyone was involved with the business. This included the family’s black Labrador who would spend her time under the Post Office counter from the moment the shop opened in the morning until closing time at 5pm. DOGS@JOBS is a tribute to all dogs who currently provide support and companionship to their owners throughout the working day. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Anne-Marie Ellison
Morley College London - BA (Hons) Photography (Top-Up Part-Time)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In literature and art, strong independent women often give away their power for the love of a man. It is as if their emotions have weakened their self-assurance and rendered them worthless. We have become so accustomed to reports of female brutality that it takes the death of Fawziyah Javed and Sarah Everard, both successful women in their field of work, to make us question how empowered women truly are. Pre Raphaelite art expressed admiration for what was seen as the uncomplicated realism of nature; my project represents the mistreatment of women by combining still life with portraiture. Conveying a sensitivity and portraying these women with an inner-strength unbeknown to man; allowing an audience to connect with their integrity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Alexandru Radu Popescu
Morley College London - BA (Hons) Photography (Top-Up Part-Time)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The UNIC project is my signature project. I began working on it in 2020 and have continued to develop the series, it has been exciting to see how it has evolved. The images represent a very intimate part of each photographed subject. The eyes are the window to the soul and are unique to each individual. Iris photography is done with a prototype lens manufactured in Japan specifically for this project. I was given my first camera at the age of nine. Photography has been a developing passion ever since. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Andrea Kozak
Morley College London - BA (Hons) Photography (Top-Up Part-Time)
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My photographic practice explores multiculturism, diversity, and the resilience of the human spirit. 'Here and There' celebrates the rich tapestry of multicultural identities within the United Kingdom. This series of diptychs serves as a personal journey towards equilibrium, belonging, and joy. 'More Than Just a Number' is a series of portraits which aims to encourage viewers to rethink their approach towards senior adults, who continue to work or pursue their passion beyond their official retirement age. They are portraits of individuals from all walks of life demonstrating that age is more than just a number . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jonathan Sheridan
National College of Art and Design - Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project explores the complexities which arise out of the disruption to the family dynamic, caused by parental separation. The work is influenced by artists such as; Jeff Wall, Gregory Crewdson, Larry Sultan and Erwin Olaf, amongst others. The tableau compositions are carefully constructed to evoke a sense of unease, inviting the viewer to contemplate the impact of the parents’ separation on the family as a whole. The use of light and colour, as well as the deliberate placement of household items, create an aesthetic which is intended to imbue a sense of tempered optimism for the uncertainties which lie ahead. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Oisín Doyle
National College of Art and Design - Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Caught Your Death is a photographic portrait project exploring the effect of one's environment on their body and appearance. The photographs were taken immediately after the subjects have plunged themselves in the harsh icy depths of the Irish sea in the heart of Winter. The purpose of the project was to portray the effects of the intense bodily reaction to such a brutal environment. To investigate how an environment can take control over the subject's ability to express their identity; to strip the subject of their ego or self, leaving only the instinctual response of the environment printed on their face. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Diane Balding
National College of Art and Design - Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Texture, shape and colour come to bear in the creative space of a ceramicist in the work Surroundings. The images play with cyclical rhythms, drawing on the meditative quality of the ocean’s movement and that of the artist’s craft. Materials of nature are brought into the domestic setting, nature’s strength somehow tamed under human touch, embodied as a trace. Reflection on the ceramicist’s inspiration from the ocean’s texture, shapes and colour in creating works extends an invitation to contemplate one’s own surroundings, and their impact. What is surrounding you? What do your eyes rest on that draws you to the here and now, that makes you more aware, that allows you to lose yourself, or conversely find yourself, in mindfulness? . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Barbara Sullivan
National College of Art and Design - Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— BA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Blow-in' reflects upon (not-)belonging, and the interplay between a sense of identity and the connection to place. This is an ongoing series considering the circumstances of blow-ins, in nature and human: they may arrive from far away distances or from nearby; their arrival accidental or planned. This new constellation can be successful marriage or disrupt the status quo, creating tension. The new locale may become permanent, and the arrival set root and flourish. On other occasions, the blow-in will blow on. The images were made while walking in places that I feel connected to, pondering the question: ’You’re not from around here, are you?’. The work was submitted in book format, the images presented here aim to give an impression of its content. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Alec Moore
National College of Art and Design - Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— BA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Landless considers issues around private land ownership and access to land in Ireland. The only places where freedom to roam exists are National Parks, which cover just one percent of the country. Those who wish to access land or the countryside have no rights of access, rights to stay or rights of way, with the exception of public roads. Many trails and paths in place today are permissible paths, with permission granted from a landowner, which can be revoked at any time. History and heritage hold a connection to land, many of us identify as coming from or being of a place. What does it mean to not have access to land, when others can own a mountain. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Michelle Smith
National College of Art and Design - Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— BA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

A series of photographs depicting people of all ages, from infants to. centenarians. An ambitious project was launched to capture portraits showcasing the different stages of life from birth to one hundred years old. The objective was to record the diverse and changing characteristics of individuals at various points in their lives, covering the full range of ages. The process involved contacting individuals from different backgrounds and age brackets to take part in the project. The goal of the project was to create a visual story that depicted the beauty and complexity of life at each stage. The presentation involved displaying the work in a book format, accompanied by two large prints on the wall to provide a visual representation of the book's content. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Muireann Dolan
National College of Art and Design - Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— BA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

During the year 1993, my family lived in my late grandmother’s house in the rural parish of Stradinagh, Leitrim, for 9 months. 30 years later, I decided to visit this house - a property that remains to this day untouched since that time, as it has remained under my father’s ownership. Examining how the lack of presence has an effect on the prevailing spaces and atmospheres, this series of images traces the remaining fabric, inside and out, and explores how the home is tangled with our sense of identity - how it is a personal, indefinable space. How much of our identity is tied into our homes and, more importantly, what meaning can we derive from these absent spaces? . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Pauline Hensey
National College of Art and Design - Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— BA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

A Land of Two Dreams is a study of those suburbs that lie at the quiet edges of urban environments. Suburbia is often written off as the least interesting part of a city, however there is something about the quiet edges of a city that are, I believe, captivating. This set of images were taken in a housing development at the periphery of Dublin. I felt compelled to photograph in this space. What struck me was the duality of this location, bordering between rural and urban living. The project pays homage to the New Topographic photographers of the past, who in documenting the simple, mundane corners of urban landscapes, reframed suburbia as something worth looking at. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Daniel Mitchell
The Northern School of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I captured the community of Hartlepool in my series 'United', showcasing its diversity and resilience. Hartlepool has experienced the harsh realities of industrial decline, with shipbuilding, steel manufacturing, and coal mining almost disappearing. This economic shift has brought social hardships, including unemployment, poverty, and deprivation. The people of Hartlepool have shown remarkable strength and determination to overcome this. My goal as a photographer was to capture the spirit of the town by highlighting the stories of its people who have overcome adversity. These images reflect the pride, hope, and sense of belonging that drive the community forward. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ryan Rothwell
The Northern School of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My name is Ryan Rothwell, I am a still life and advertisement photographer based in the North of England. In the series called ‘The Birds of The North East’ the project captures the intricate beauty of bird feathers while shedding light on the alarming decline in bird species. The project identifies feathers and matches them to the bird species they have come from. The imagery captures a range of mesmerising patterns and vibrant hues of feathers that engage the viewer while showcasing the deeper meaning within the feathers. The project has slightly expanded to a wider variety of bird species that are not from the North East but this does not detract from the statement of the work. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Sophie Johnston
The Northern School of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Steel River Drinks, Teesside’s number one gin, born and raised on a steel river is an up-and-coming business that emphasises the passion of being part of the Northeast. The series ‘Steel River’ is more than just a story of gin production, it gives the viewer an insight into Teesside’s own gin brand. The imagery captures key moments during the distilling process and abstract shots to support this homegrown business. My work aims to show the often-overlooked love and effort that goes into creating this product. I have also captured promotional product shots to further embed the narrative from this series, creating a desire for the product as we now know the process and hidden aspects that go into its creation. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Rhianna Fletcher
The Northern School of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— BA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My photographic practice aims to capture the beauty of the world and its wildlife through my camera lens. Our Wild World is a project that I began with the intention of changing the way humans view animals. In a world with millions of species, yet one where humans dominate, it is often overlooked that all wildlife of all sizes have unique personalities. By using a telephoto lens to really get up close to the animals, I have used my images to capture those personalities, show the animal's quirks and create portraits that provoke an emotional reaction between the viewer and the animal. I hope to capture everything the world has to offer and share this through my images. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Elise Hodge
The Northern School of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I am a landscape and documentary photographer with a passion for storytelling. I enjoy capturing the beauty of nature, taking the ordinary and showing it from a new perspective. My aim is to use the power of a still image to portray stories important to me. For my latest project ‘Witches of The North’ I explore the stories of witches both fictional and historical around the North East of England and Scotland. This project is a collection of landscapes from where these stories originate, from the Newcastle witch trials to tales of wicked women that roamed the Yorkshire Moors. On first look these places may look ordinary, maybe even familiar, but they have witnessed a history of witchcraft and magic. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Luke Winn
The Northern School of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This work is developed around the horror genre which would fit into the “staged” category. This was my door back into photography, which then allowed me to fall back in love with art. All the photos were developed around fears that can be held by someone. This then developed into what could be used as movie posters and or book covers. There was also a lot of inspiration from horror films. Whilst creating these and coming up with the ideas for the shoots I would write down any idea that I had that came into my head and then physically create the idea while it was still fresh, as it has always been a struggle for me to plan shots. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Charlotte Thompson
The Northern School of Art - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My name is Charlotte Emily Thompson, I am a portrait photographer based in the Northeast of England. I have chosen 8 portraits from my newest photographic series which is entitled ‘1-100’. In this series I took photos of 100 different people who were all aged between the ages of 1 and 100. Each person you see in this series represents a different age. My initial idea around this project was to look into identity and how people express themselves and I think this project really shows the difference in people and how they change with age. I have chosen 8 of my favourite portraits from the series. The ages included are 4, 14, 26, 44, 59, 85, 92, and 100. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Helen Rosemier
Open College of the Arts - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Zones of Possibility continues my investigations into temporality, traces, and flux. I was inspired by hauntology - a concept based on temporal disjunction and the spectral presence of absence. The work explores family myths, loss and grief, and how our environment and individual histories shape us. It consists of images from the family archive and photographs made during an extended period of isolation. It’s a personal journey reflecting on lost futures, while trying to make sense of a past pieced together from fragments. Fact and fiction are blurred. The photographs form a puzzle that will never be solved, tales now lost to time. In this grey place, somewhere between absence and presence, where memory meets imagination, there are zones of possibility. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Neil Gallacher
Open College of the Arts - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Humans are drawn to the overlapping landscape between the land and the sea, and therein lies an unfamiliar beauty in the loose, granular substance we call sand. It is within these sands that lies the inevitability of change. This work explores themes of memory, transience, and the passing of time within the landscape and uses a local estuary as its subject, where the tide reveals diverse patterns in the sand. The estuary waters have crafted almost magical patterns that, twice a day, are exposed for a few hours from this otherwise concealed world. This landscape space comprises opposites: the hidden and revealed, the visible and invisible, the seen and unseen, the wet and dry. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Mirjam Lorek
Open College of the Arts - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In the realm of staged photography with miniatures, I create intricate scenes exploring the human condition. My work reflects a fascination with ambiguity and philosophical nuances. Each tableau blurs the boundaries of reality, inviting viewers to interpret layers of meaning. Drawing from various arts, I transcend photographic limitations, aiming to challenge perceptions. Through thought-provoking imagery, I stimulate dialogue, prompting viewers to confront the human experience. My photographs serve as vessels for introspection, inviting viewers to explore their consciousness amidst the balance of reality and illusion. In this series, a busker becomes our guide, revealing his unique perspective on the world. Through his lens, scenes unfurl, exposing the harsh realities of our contemporary existence—where atrocities, alienation, and the relentless rat race intertwine. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Niki South
Open College of the Arts - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘What Lies Beneath’ expresses my thoughts on community, using landscape of an ancient woodland to create a visual model where things coexist and support each other. Definition images signpost its inherent qualities like diversity and cooperation. My experience of local human communities provokes the project’s concept, where conversely they are often disharmonious and driven by difference. Sadly, incomers are never accepted as local, no matter how long passes or what they contribute to their neighbourhood - a story common to settings across the globe. This work has helped to heal some of the wounds that inspired the story’s beginning. What lies beneath the emerald wrapping, embracing their collective realm? What lies elsewhere beneath man’s disguised demeanour, civil but deliberately divisive? . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Miriam Comber
Open College of the Arts - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— BA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Automated Empathy refers to AI models that code and mimic our emotions based on, among other signs, our facial expressions. We humans understand emotions imperfectly; they are messy, complex and ambiguous. In coding them, AI replaces ambiguity with an illusion of certainty. This series expresses my resistance to Automated Empathy, contrasting the imperfection of the handmade with the seemingly perfect, but ultimately unfathomable, digital. Each image starts with digital self-portrait where I express an emotion. I stitch into a print of the image to cover that emotion and add a ‘net’ of threads mimicking how AI might read the face. Glass beads add a reference to tech’s screens, lenses and optic fibre. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Matt Lewis
Open College of the Arts - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Through a fictional future narrative, this series delves into current anxieties surrounding environmental worries, and the climate crisis. A Jagged Circle is an allegory guided by these feelings, deep felt reservations and frustrations about present and future consequences of human activity. Emerging into a post-apocalyptic world, the protagonist embarks on a journey of survival, release and reconciliation. Behind the story is a rumination on the uneasy relationship the human species has with nature. The character of this story grapples with his place in a new world, confronting his own nature and learning to survive. The viewer is invited to imagine potential endings, or new beginnings for the story of humanity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Susan Quin
Pearse College of Further Education - QQI Level 6 Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— BA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Through this series, I invite you to confront the harsh realities of the property market today. Each image here serves as a reflection of the barriers and obstacles that obstruct the path to homeownership for young people in particular, and for many others. I took these photographs to demonstrate the uncertainties and hopes of these people. Also to show their determination to carve out their own path to create a place called home. The reality of rising property prices, decreasing affordability and the sense of exclusion from the housing market is felt by many. These photographs show how a breakdown in society has lead to a sense of frustration and a loss of autonomy for many today. The complexity of emotion and the feeling of being left behind or as many media sources describe as being ‘locked out’ of the property market is clear. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Maria Ridge
Pearse College of Further Education - QQI Level 6 Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— BA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

When I began a six-week residency in an all-boys primary school, I considered my conceptual approach would involve young masculinities and how gendered norms and ideals are expressed in a predominantly male environment. However, as I got to know the children, I abandoned this framework. The boys were full of energy yes, but they were also kind, thoughtful and sweet, to me and to one another. Their hobbies ranged from collecting Furbies to cooking. When asked what was special about their school community, they emphasised kindness, support and inclusion. Their being boys was not central to their personal or group identities. Unfettered within their school environment they seemed secure enough to just be. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Zoe Sandford
Pearse College of Further Education - QQI Level 6 Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
— BA Phase —
Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My project is about my Grandmother. She is 93 and has dementia. I wanted to capture her spirit, her character and essence through her favourite possessions. For me, photography has a very special language of its own. I was born profoundly deaf, but have cochlear implants to help me hear. The fact that my Gran now has huge difficulty with language has given me a special bond with her. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Nuala Redmond
Pearse College of Further Education - QQI Level 6 Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I want to portray the hard-working dairy farmer in the 21st century. I hope to show that the life of the farmer has improved as has the health and well-being of the dairy cow. The Irish dairy farm has progressed from the three-legged stool to the milking parlour and now to a robot – milking the cows when they need to be milked, not when the farmer decides it is milking time and cleaning the cowshed to keep the hooves healthy. The robots milk and monitor and therefore the cow is looked after better. The farmers have more time to improve their work life balance. It is still a hard life, but without any doubt it is less bleak than one hundred years ago when the first pasteurization plant was opened in Ireland. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Frieda Mitchell
Pearse College of Further Education - QQI Level 6 Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

For my Project I chose to capture the rich tapestry and cultural diversity of Pearse College of Further Education - celebrating the vibrancy and richness of the college community. This was an opportunity for participants to experience a photography studio and to meet and interact with peers. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Dylan Hanna
Pearse College of Further Education - QQI Level 6 Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

For the past year I have been collaborating with a local soccer team from the Crumlin area. The series of portraits taken over the season reflects the broad demographics and inclusivity of this team. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Gillian Delahunty
Pearse College of Further Education - QQI Level 6 Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My project focusses on young girls at Crumlin Boxing Club. I wanted to portray the essence of each girls' journey as young females in a largely masculine environment. Through portraits, I aimed to capture the raw emotion and character of each individual. The portraits serve as a testament to each young boxers strength as well as innocence. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Caoimhe Gaskin
Pearse College of Further Education - QQI Level 6 Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Ireland has a rich history of folk remedies and practices. These practices are often carried out by those said to have 'the cure' for specific ailments. Although practices have largely died out since people have gained access to modern medicines, many people around the country still place their faith in certain healers. Gerry O'Donoghue, a butcher from the rural town of Gort in Co. Galway, is recognized nationwide for his natural abilities as a bone setter and hearer. For my project, I wanted to capture the understated nature of folk healers in contemporary Ireland. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Emma Gartland
Pearse College of Further Education - QQI Level 6 Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

A mother and daughter’s relationship is the most fundamental, complex and mysterious of all relationships. A mother brings her daughter into the world, she loves, nurtures, and relies on her as she gets older. She teaches her, talks to her, gives her advice but, in some cases, she may want to say more than she can, however, can’t because it can be complicated and uncomfortable. Close relationships can be more difficult and for those reasons conversations are left unsaid and ultimately may never happen. For my documentary, I explored these conversations by capturing a decisive moment between the pair, their individual look, the vulnerability, and the emotion. Alongside the images, earnest words have been written by each mother to their daughter. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Barney Jobson
University of Portsmouth - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Limbo is described as the feeling of being in between, a feeling of liminality that I have documented in Industrial and Suburban landscapes. The work engages with the theory of the uncanny, which is the psychological experience one undergoes when encountering oddly familiar spaces that have been constructed following a template. The viewer experiences discomfort as the surrounding environment starts to look fabricated, pushing it beyond the conventions of nature to become supernatural and alien. I am interested in spaces that have become lifeless and the notion of absence: absence of the creator, absence of the user and absence of the soul. The work documents the presence of humanity, traces we leave behind, without the human being present. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Daniel Blades
University of Portsmouth - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Everyday Spectacles explores the dynamic relationship between humans, the environment, and social consciousness. Streets take the form of a stage for humans to perform their daily lives, living out their social conscience. Through theories of the simulation, the boundary between the self and the environment have become less of a finite line and more of an open concept for one's mind to construct. Performance is a trick, an illusion, deceiving an audience into believing something is real. Subconsciously we put on a ‘performance’ everyday just walking through the streets. This performance creates an identity of its own. It’s a constant cycle, performance of humans is formed from a reflection of the environment, which around us, is a reflection of human consciousness. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ellie Svrlanska
University of Portsmouth - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Toyotas and cigarettes’ is a collaborative project in Wadi Rum, Jordan exploring the evolving Bedouin identity in modern times. In the context of significant tourism and the prevailing Western gaze, my intention is to show what could be happening when tourists are gone. Providing disposable cameras to Bedouins, I empower them to shape their own narrative, resulting in a photo work that blends my perspective with theirs. However, cultural factors inevitably restricted me from capturing specific elements of their lives, particularly women and private areas of their homes. Respecting these cultural boundaries, I found myself and my photography caught in the between, witnessing more than just a short time visitor yet unable to capture all aspects of their life. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ethan Bennett
University of Portsmouth - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Named after the scientific phenomenon regarding an object that is impossibly strong from most perspectives but fragile when targeted, this ongoing project is an exploration of the inner psyche and how melancholia is being increasingly conveyed in more nuanced methods. The project has involved experimentation with a variety of image-making methods and an approach to the depiction of male mental health that emphasises a focus on abstract forms and the empowerment of the mundane to convey topics such as moral crises, anxious compulsions, and mania. This series has been created with the hopes that it empowers those also afflicted by mental disability and provides a unique viewpoint, looking at such discussions through the lens of OCD, a typically underrepresented disorder. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ingrid Bianka
University of Portsmouth - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

"Lost in Motherhood" is a deeply personal project that explores the complexities of motherhood and its impact on mental health. I want to offer the viewers a more authentic insight into the realities of motherhood that are often obscured by social media's idyllic portrayals. Despite the universal nature of motherhood, it can also be an isolating experience. The challenges faced by mothers are unique and often overwhelming, from the physical changes to our bodies and hormones to the impact on our relationships, careers, and household duties. The demands of motherhood can distract us from our needs and desires, such as freedom, self-care, and sleep. The project includes self-portraiture, images of my children, and objects that identify the presence of them around the house. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ioannis Vatzalis
University of Portsmouth - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My work suggests the importance of light, time and space in magnificent and metaphysical themes which therefore question the natural world and reality itself. In order to achieve this, result the source of my images come from scientific videos and none of which are about ordinary objects that we use every day. The use of light, time and space are still visible in the images which were taken from a computer screen which in its wholeness is still part of our universe and its vastness that were depicted in the original scientific videos. They are just not present. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jake Wisdom
University of Portsmouth - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My work makes use of found imagery and digital collaging in order to produce complex fragmentary cityscapes. The source imagery derives from mid 20th century black and white postcards, predominantly depicting high streets or other similarly urban commercial scenes. My images serve as a visual narrative, reflecting my personal interpretation of urban landscapes and the diverse structures that define them. Like pieces of a puzzle, this use of complex fragments, inviting viewers to explore the intricate layers of a fabricated reality. Ultimately my work seeks to explore the boundaries and blur the lines between reality, representation, and illusion, inviting viewers to reconsider their understanding of the urban environment as well as the multi-layered and fabricated nature of modernity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Joshua Corston
University of Portsmouth - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Detachment is an investigatory project looking into the attachment people have with their mobile devices. This is a project which has been developed from my last body of work where I investigated my own addiction with social media and the satisfaction it gave me. This helped me to break down social media and how we use it. This is where my project began as I capture the devices itself, but each device shows the amount of time we spend with it. The use of the device can be seen through the customization and damage that has occurred. Therefore, showing how attached we are to our phones and how detached we are from the rest of the world. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kayci Benham
University of Portsmouth - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In the series ‘A Ladies Handbook: A Guide to Male Approval’ I mock the social conventions and expectations of how to act like a woman. In particular, those inflicted by a male-dominated culture. Influenced by the traditional archetype of the unconventional housewife of the 60s and its visual narrative. I demonstrate how the female form becomes an object of fetish, criticism, and desire, designed for the consumption of the beholder. critical commentary on society's role and confronts the objectification of the female body. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ioana Sandu
Sheffield Hallam University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

'How the light shines in' 'When chaos shadows life, peace can feel uneasy. When eyes get used to darkness, light can be blinding. When I was younger, I wrote a letter to my future self. This is a reply. This is a story about healing. These are fleeting moments of gratitude for the sun and its warmth This is the absence of past darkness, and the beauty of sunlight. This is how the light shines in. It shines in through sheer curtains, And it reflects in the eyes of others. Light shines in through the clouds, And through the veil of the covers. In the end, I think it came from within.' . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ben Collins
Sheffield Hallam University - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Coming to Terms delves into my deeply personal journey of coming out as gay when I was fifteen years old. How my internalised homophobia affected how I viewed myself and other LGBTQ+ people. By revisiting LBGTQ+ people who feel safe to come out, have this process in common but each has their own unique story. Coming to Terms explores the navigation of sexual identity and the terrain of self-acceptance. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Chris Coulier
Sheffield Hallam University - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Commercial/Fashion
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Stemming from a deep passion for fashion and youth culture, this collection of images takes cues from the laid-back yet sharp aesthetics of popular streetwear magazines. Through collaboration with young designers and models, a visual narrative seamlessly merging youthful style and authenticity emerges. Presented as a prototype lookbook crafted by the youth for youths, each image captures the essence of a generation unapologetically expressing itself. From the streets to the studio, this body invites you to explore the dynamic intersection of fashion and identity. Celebrating creativity and individuality, it offers a glimpse into a world where self-expression reigns supreme. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Madison Julie
Sheffield Hallam University - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Beneath the Surface is a representation of the female experience of ADHD. Undiagnosed and misunderstood for the majority of their lives, this film is voiced by four women who convey their personal experiences. As a woman with ADHD, I have at times felt unable to keep up with the rest of the world, but I am learning more about myself. This project aims to find a balance - portraying the struggles, as well as less negative aspects showing that, in fact there are benefits and we can still live our lives, despite the struggles we may face. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Thomas Harvey
Sheffield Hallam University - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Grief is the natural response to loss and is a universal experience that we will all go through at some point in our lives. With every wave that passes, there is a familiarity with each, and yet, no wave is ever the same. As Vicki Harrison writes, “all we can do is learn to swim”. I created these images with a sense of presence but made them from a place of absence. I invite the viewer to take time, slow down and reflect. Be aware of the space around both them and the work, and be ever present in the moment they find themselves in. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Yan Wah Ben Ng
Solent University - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This documentary project exploring the hidden depths of impoverished communities in New Delhi, India, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In a daring collaboration between local university students and dedicated social workers, this groundbreaking documentary project uncovers the harsh realities faced by those on the margins of society. Venturing into the heart of these communities, we engage in candid conversations and immersive experiences, shedding light on the multifaceted challenges of poverty, children's education, and development. Through intimate interviews with diverse families, gaining insights into their daily struggles and aspirations for a better future. This is more than just a visual exploration, it is a call to action, an invitation to stand in solidarity with those whose voices often go unheard. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Lachlan Chester
Solent University - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

You Only Had It Before is a project that surveys horror, fear and the eerie through photography. Following the conventions of the horror film genre, this project is focused around photographic prints that emulate the frames of a horror or thriller, creating an uneasy atmosphere through eldritch objects in unfamiliar settings. Especially when it comes to the prospect of leaving the bubble of university life and living with regrets, this project is about the inability to escape the inevitable while also analysing what makes things scary in both real life and horror films. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Hana Cressy
Solent University - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Woven Branches is an intimate and personal reflection of how I see my family, looking at the different relationships and dynamics between them. Focusing on the effects of time through multiple generations, the changes emotionally and physically, as the fragility and finite nature of life come into play. An exploration of what I see as growing up, focusing on the subtle and soft moments, glances and gestures within just one family. Images staged to reflect a natural scene of the people shown, telling a narrative about the relationships and personas within the image. The scenes are captured to appear as private, mundane moments, showing the beauty in the quiet, familiar settings of the different ages within a family dynamic. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Thomas Mckenzie
Solent University - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In this project I have explored and understood how University Students in the current decade (2020’s) through how they choose to express their identity within an image. My interest with this group of people was inspired by personal experiences of being a student in this specific period of time, with the gateway into adulthood round the corner the time - university is a ‘coming of age’ process and it is time to prepare for the future. The responsibilities that lie ahead in are a daunting thought whilst in education that is sometimes overshadowed, the grief that some may feel of leaving their young lifestyle behind is something that is discussed a lot especially as university life concludes. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jamie Thurogood
University of Suffolk - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This series of images serve as an insight into the life of my partner Kayt, as they experience life after coming to terms with the feeling that they never really felt correct in their gender assigned at birth, and the lengths that they go through to create a feeling of self by masking their female form into a more masculine/androgynous appearance. The project looks at the highs lows and the struggles faced when some of the methods available just don’t have the desired effect. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Amber Cook
University of Suffolk - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This work focuses on using the landscapes as a form of meditation to process or examine one's own thoughts, feelings and inner experience, by immersing one's self into the landscapes the mind is able to fully relax so self-reflection and introspective analysis into oneself, one's motivation and one's emotions can be carried out. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Phoebe Dodd
University of Suffolk - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My project is centred to grab your attention on the deeper value behind dogs. My body of work focuses on the dog and the connection between their owners. I'm a individual who absolutely adores dogs, you could probably say the word obsessed. I wanted to create a body of work that showcases the dog and their owner, I found no matter what, the love between the dog and the owner was so apparent through each photograph. Dogs are so much more to humans than a pet, they can help improve people’s mental health and become their forever companion. These photographs are designed to make you admire the details of each dog, as well as the beauty and love behind what dogs really are. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jemma Sargeant
University of Suffolk - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The Elysian Fields are the resting place for the souls of the pure, a place in limbo, between heaven and hell, life and death. These photographs are a culmination of thoughts and experiences in relation to my fear of consciousness, or lack of. The rooks symbolise this suspension of time as the mediator between life and death. The Divine Raven created this world and everything within it, and thus men are born from a raven god, an ubermensch of sorts. By the daily ritual of photographing these birds that act as shadows, and recording their ritual acts also, I enter an entirely different perspective of life itself. The aim is not to overcome fear, but to harness it. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Caitlin Hornigold
University of Suffolk - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Have you ever heard of Punchinello? This unique theatrical production has been around since 1662, and it's sure to captivate you with its combination of violence and humour. Punchinello, also known as Punch and Judy, tells a story using puppetry that's both eerie and fascinating. Some of the puppets used in the show are over 200 years old, and their worn appearance is a testament to the lasting impact of this beloved performance. From the intricate design of the puppets' faces to their eerie backstory, every aspect of Punch and Judy is sure to leave you with a lasting impression. The show's characters, including the infamous Mr. Punch, Judy, and Joey the Clown, have been portrayed by puppet makers from all over the world, each adding their own unique twist to this timeless classic. Get ready to be transported into a world of puppetry and storytelling that's sure to leave you wanting more! . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Dominik Chalupnik
University of Suffolk - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My grandmother Jana was born in 1948. Growing up in the Czechoslovakian countryside, she lived a blissful childhood. However, her life has been accompanied by a series of challenges which culminated when her husband died of terminal cancer. The dark and rainy autumn seasons in the small village proved to be too heavy of a burden to cope with her mourning. Eventually, the grief forced her to move to a different part of Czechoslovakia which later became my hometown. Through the journey of creating this project, I embark on the creation of a 'mental memorial' to honour my grandfather. I am assembling an image of the mountain landscape based on Jana's memories and narratives, stressing the temporality of human life. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Isiah Jordan
University of Suffolk - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This work explores the narrative of Caribbean migration to Britain, focusing on themes of black heritage, migration, and community. The Ipswich Caribbean Association (ICA), a non-profit organisation led by individuals in the black community, was once situated on Woodbridge Road. Before its closure in 2012, the ICA played a vital role in providing a safe space to the Caribbean community in Suffolk. This project explores its cultural and social impact, including its history, programmes, and importance to the many people and groups that used its services and facilities. It will delve into the challenges of immigrants, shedding light on systemic racism and the process of adapting to a new way of living and culture. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Beatriz Santos
University of Suffolk - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Following behind the scenes of a contemporary band from Ipswich, AFTERDRIVE, have made their mark on the Suffolk Town and many other places around the UK. The aim behind this series of images, is designed to grab your attention to the details of what being a band is and what it includes, with that being said, the series of images include close up shots of what goes on during rehearsal, what it takes to come up with a new song and ending with a portrait photo of each band member, this should make it possible for you to then put a face to the name AFTERDRIVE. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Skye McNeill
Teesside University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My passion is capturing stories through images, especially those waiting to be told. For this project, I documented individuals embracing unconventional lifestyles like living off the land and off the grid. My brother inspired this journey as he successfully pursues an unconventional lifestyle. I was invited to document his life and others in their small community. The series includes portraits, candid shots, still life, and landscapes. I aim to provide a visual narrative of their unique existence, hoping to inspire introspection in my audience about their own lives and others'. My imagery and their community reflect the beauty of embracing authenticity and living in harmony with ourselves and the world. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Donna Green
Teesside University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

My project is inspired by song lyrics. My whole life has had some form of music, whether its my dads rock music, to my mams dance and pop music, to my husband being a multi genre dj. When I’m listening to certain songs I get pictures in my mind that I get from the lyrics and I wanted to express that in my photography. I originally thought to do this project when I was driving on the moors and I was listening to a band called ghost and a song called “From the pinnacle to the pit” I was inspired! Some of these images have a deep sadness behind them and some are from happier times. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Sebastian Aspinall
Teesside University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Body’ is a small photographic work depicting the human body alongside visually engaging architecture. Throughout life, I developed a complex relationship with my body, which has impacted my identity. This is what inspired this project – we build our identities from a foundation (our bodies in this case), like buildings. The relationship between our body and our identity is not something we would typically consider – most people, in my experience, simply see their body as a vessel for living, or forget it exists entirely. For this reason, I want this project to leave people with their own questions about their body, and encourage them to explore further how their body correlates with their identity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Imogen Cox
Teesside University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Imogen Cox is a fine art photographer from Middlesbrough. Imogen’s photography focuses on experimental narrative photography, using various techniques to create emotionally surreal images adapted from both fiction and her own experiences. Imogen’s current project is titled ‘Happily Ever After: or How Women are Portrayed in Fairytales’. This project looks at the original publications of fairytales and how women have been portrayed in roles of powerlessness. Imogen has adapted four tales to reflect issues contemporary women still face. The four stories that have been chosen are: Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Snow White. This has been reflected through a surreal style, displaying the emotional realities of womanhood and the roles they are expected to fulfil. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Isaac Firby
Teesside University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

One of the most valuable things we have is family. Typically, a person is forgotten just 2 to 3 generations after they die. The thought of my future children not knowing who their Great-Grandad is doesn’t sit right with me, and so I shot this project. My Grandad – Ron Firby, is a huge inspiration to me; he is a perfect role model, and it is through this project I aim to immortalise his legacy so that future generations of the Firby family can know him like I do. This is a documentary project made up of both candid and posed photos, capturing a vivid image of my Grandad who inspires me to be a better man and a better photographer. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Ryan Hodge
Teesside University - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project focuses on the soul and history of Murton, one of many ex mining villages in the North East, within these photos and artifacts I wanted to share the essence of its resilience and the enduring spirit of those who worked there. Through intimate portraits that show a tapestry of experience and strength to candid shots that show the passage of time and impact these miners had on the village I wanted to share it to those outside. The many in this project who still call Murton their home are not just subjects, but story tellers, each line on their faces revealing a chapter of struggle and perseverance but also a form of community within them. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Luke Stringer
Teesside University - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Luke has many interests in different styles of photography some of these are Wildlife, Astrophotography and Aviation. In his latest project he investigates the movement of birds over a period of time and the different ways wildlife live. Luke chose this project as it shows the interesting side of Wildlife that not many people see or think about. Luke found it interesting to watch the bird’s movement over a period of time and seeing how they do move across an area. It was amazing to see the different ways wildlife hunt along side the project as seen in some photos. Luke believes wildlife needs more attention and more people should think about going out to observe the wildlife at least once a month as it can help our nature by giving support to it. Luke aims for more people to get into Wildlife and help them thrive once again in our future. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Molly Campbell
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This work captures the cherished relationship I have with my Granny within the leafy confines of the land. It is our place of sanctuary. Created over the changing seasons, the series documents the crisp falling leaves of autumn, the bare tree branches of winter, and the hopeful breath of relief brought by the budding blooms of spring. The garden is a living portrait of contentment. This work serves as a personal declaration of what truly matters to me in life. The constant pursuit of productivity and the commercialisation of everything we love has left me feeling exhausted, disconnected and disillusioned. I desire simplicity. I want to live in peace. I want to be content. I want to be a garden. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Marta Serwatka
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Joyful Reflections spreads a message of self-love by celebrating and embracing any body imperfections that we might see in ourselves. My work plays with metaphors, challenging societal taboos around women's bodies that denigrate body hair, scars and different shapes. I appropriate the language of advertising with its fragmentation of the female body and flip it to construct a more complex image of womanhood. The absurd elements of sound in the film disrupt a stereotypical representation, bringing lightness to the topic of imperfections. Using bright colours as symbols of femininity, happiness and growth, my work aims to spread a sense of playfulness as a challenge to body-shaming. It invites happiness and acceptance of ourselves. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Taylor Clarke
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Trauma hidden beneath. Pain stored. From dusk until dawn, I am hazed. Can I exist in this present? My past is where I live. Unlocking pent-up emotions, feelings and thoughts, from trauma and grief. Holes in my heart when a heart should beat in my womb. Entrapment of this body. Isolation from the world. Emptiness of mother's womb. Walls enclosing, claustrophobia envelopes. Reaffirming that the experience happened; it was real, I am real, and we both existed together, at one time. Connected by cells. Carrying you with me, even now. Sharing you and our story with the world. Putting a face to a number. For you, I will honour. Commemorating with visuals and written words. This chapter closes but my finger holds the page. Stuck on, 'What if?' We are more than a statistic or a calculation. A person who has loved and lost. I am the one in four. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Billy Meagher
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Donegal is a rugged and remote county in the Northwest of Ireland that juts into the Atlantic Ocean. While growing up there I developed a strong distaste for the place. As a teenager, I found it a boring and backward place, and the scenery didn’t interest me. In the spring of 2021, a close friend passed away from sudden adult death syndrome. As one of my few friends at the time, his passing left me feeling more ready to leave the area than ever. A few months after his passing I moved away from home. In the years since I moved away, my perspective on the place I grew up has changed, although it's still not wholly positive, I can appreciate the landscape in a new light now, it holds feelings and memories for me, both good and bad, that nowhere else does. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kristy-Lee Gallagher
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

After my Dad died, I became afraid. I went for a walk along the road almost every day for three years. Walking this same road, gave me space to breathe. The landscape gave me a sense of ease; its presence brought me comfort and security.  I began to try trusting the process of nature and the Celtic symbolism of balance. May brings new light, a sense of hope and possibility but, with that, it brings another year as a family of three. I try to welcome the month of May and all it brings with it. Losing someone is never something to be welcomed, but with that, it has brought me an appreciation for what is around me. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Jake Hughes
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

To establish my own connection between existence and comfort, I look at my hometown of Keady, by psychologically observing the spaces within through a fictionalised lens in order to reflect on my own experience of living here with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the ways it controls my thinking. I found myself becoming too comfortable inside of an imagined reality and the realisation of this decaying places’ state made me feel like I was aging too fast, that I too would die along with it. The only way I could feel like I wasn’t part of my negative surroundings was to realise nature’s ability to adapt and restore, which led me to understand my own self as indistinguishable from nature. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Vesper MacKenzie
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

'Have You Seen This Man?' explores the perils of transgender individual's drive to pass' as cisgender. I explored this concept by tracing the steps of the hijacker DB Cooper, who parachuted into the night in 1971 with a $200,000 ransom never to be found. He could disappear so easily because he looked so normal, a luxury not afforded to many trans people. When I was first coming to terms with my trans identity, I found myself desiring to be able to disappear into society as easily as figures like DB Cooper had done; but in retracing his steps, I became haunted by nightmares wherein I was chased by snails and felt instead that I needed to become more visible. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Keara Simonsen
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Kapuluan’ is a retrospective and poetic documentary film. It contains voice-over in the language of Tagalog, questioning the connection I have to my Filipino roots and my relationship with my father. I have never spoken Tagalog to this extent before, and this unsettling cultural blank is an important part of the meaning. Gaston Bachelard’s text The Poetics of Space, translated into Tagalog, furthers that ‘lost in translation’ aspect - the original text was published in French, then translated and released in English, and now I’m translating it into Tagalog, possibly changing the meaning to something entirely different. The visuals aim to mimic thought and memories long past, and bring to the forefront themes of family, diaspora, migration and identity. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Lauren Heaney
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project focuses on how I have experienced the same pain over and over again. From a knee injury, I suffered almost a decade ago. Only last year had a permanent solution to this health problem been completed. Knee reconstruction surgery. Afterwards, I had to accept new limits and features centred around my body. With two major scars – one down my shin and another on the inside of my knee. This ‘fix’ left me having to relearn basic body movements and functions. In June 2024 I will be 1-year post-op. While I have come a long way in my recovery, I am still trying to recover the most basic of actions and find it hard to cope with myself daily. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Rachel Caughers
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

I avoided looking back at our family photographs, knowing the pain they would bring. I hid them away in our attic for years until one day I realised I had to face them to move on. I refused to allow what happened taint our memories, so I gathered our images and began searching for the beauty in each. This project for me was a way of overcoming the emotions I had clung to. I used this experience as a process of overcoming grief and trauma and finally letting go of something I had refused for so long. We were once a perfect story of love and connection and now we are living chapters apart. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Alyssa Duff
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This series follows my Granny and her daily life after losing her husband. I capture the delicate warmth of her house to help viewers understand my connection and empathy towards her. The documenting of her daily routine offers understanding of how she copes as life goes on. The moments captured in the image of its rooms and artefacts reflect time and many memories that lie between the walls since my childhood. Granny’s hands slowly introduce us to the ‘everyday’ of her world. We glimpse her partially before we see her mid-routine by the window and her presence becomes all-embracing. The work invites viewers to connect with their own family memories and the beauty and loss in the everyday. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Dante Close
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This series acts as an expression of an individual’s internal conflict with the question of their existence. Specifically within their hometown. Through the work the urban landscape of their home is used as a visualisation of their nihilistic world view formed from the artists isolationist tendencies. We move through the hometown of the artist through their warped perspective of it , a perspective of anguish towards the place that formed them. 'I always wonder if I was born somewhere else that could hold my attention how my life would differ , I feel if I was born somewhere that could hold my attention I would care for life and the fleeting nature of it. I question if others feel the same?' – Dante Close . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Fonn O'Hare
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

An Eolith is a stone that is crudely broken or an artifact that is turned into a tool. This has led me on a path to explore my own emotions and thoughts through the dolmens and the underground passages of County Down. Strong natural or manmade structures need solid foundations, which can reflect people’s emotional foundations in family systems. Eolith investigates the tensions within ancient standing stones. They may crack over centuries due to weathering but will remain steady in some altered and oddly balanced forms. Eolith mirrors the fractures within my personal foundations. Like the stones of the ancient dolmens, strong family connections are the building blocks to society, as life is a balancing act. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Anna Boyles
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

In an attempt to alleviate my health anxiety, I have started talking to rocks. This work acts as a record of my recent visits to the doctor, after four years of being fixated on one part of my body, convincing myself there is something seriously wrong. During these visits, I focused on the moments spent in the waiting room, using the notes app to list what I could see, hear, and feel, while waiting for my name to be called. Whilst doctors prescribed me medicine for my physical symptoms, I prescribed myself rituals for my mental health, drawn from Irish folklore. One ritual involved telling rocks my secrets, to unburden myself of some of my biggest fears. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Dara Hull
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Thirty-five years ago, my mother made a painting of a doll, Cosetta. It is an observational study of a doll forgotten at the back of a room, no longer wanted. The painting now resides on the floor in a room of mess forgotten, left to the side, never on the wall. This painting was unbeknownst to my mother a self-portrait, perfectly encapsulating the feeling of isolation that she felt. The doll now acts as a gateway to exploring transgenerational trauma in female relationships of the family. I document my grandmother, mother and I to gently contemplate the complexity of mother daughter relationships and the physical body trauma which binds them. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Kerry Allen
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

‘Beyond The Veil Of Grief’ follows my journey after the passing of my grandmother from Motor Neurone Disease. It looks at the stages of grief I have gone through to process my unresolved grief a year and a half since my grandmother’s passing. I have described grief as a veil that covers my life, that drains the world of its colour, much like how it felt after losing my grandmother as she was one the most colourful people and was one of my biggest supporters. The work fades from colour to black and white to further emphasise this visual. Through this project, I would like to finally lift the veil for others to experience, feel, and relate to my grief. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Paddy Hanna
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

'Our Home' is a fictional piece which aims to tackle the reality of anti-immigration, dictatorships and growth in far-right political ideas. ‘The Guardian Prophet’, the dictator that rules over the island, spews his commands and hate speech across the island on a 24-hour broadcast. This broadcast allows ‘The Guardian Prophet’ to project his ideologies across ‘Our Home’ while the native people respond to his prophecy of an island that’s freedom is through violence. ‘The Guardian Prophet’ believes that he has been chosen by the Gods and it is his duty to protect the island from anyone entering and anyone trying to leave through violence, even if it means the death of his own people. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Zara Haw
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

'Modelled Within' articulates experiences of the male gaze within a mother-daughter relationship. The oppression of this male gaze, experienced by my mother in both her everyday life and her career as a model, intersects with my own. In this work I have attempted to recreate the images of my mother as an eighteen-year-old model which were taken through the 'male gaze' by a voyeuristic male photographer. Through my images I intend a 'female gaze', challenging the process of objectification which perpetuates the idea that women exist primarily for the pleasure and consumption of men. This work aims to inspire a reconsidered, more critical view of photography's role in the objectification of women. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Joel Dobbin
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Winters chill, Warmth has dimmed to bitter cold. You were awake, now you're tired. You were hungry, now can't stand the sight of food. Some moments call for conversation, others just to hold a hand. We'd roam the corridors, some days reaching further, perhaps even make it to the shop. Dad's coat hangs beside your dressing gown. I was numb, grasping for something. Home's sweetest felt hollow. Summer's warmth fades, a winter chill descends. Yet through whatever awaits, I'll stand by. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Cerys Bevan
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

'Untroubled Waters' delves into the dynamic interface between land and sea, capturing the ever-shifting contours of Belfast Lough. Since relocating to Belfast in 2021, I've longed for a locale evoking the solace of my childhood spent on the Pembrokeshire Coast. Here, amidst the ebb and flow, I uncovered a familiar resonance. Embracing my outsider perspective, I embarked on a journey, engaging with those intimately acquainted with this space. Their stories unveiled a shared connection, weaving a tapestry of collective experiences. Immersed in their narratives, I cultivated a newfound appreciation for this place, forging my own sense of belonging in Belfast. Through exploration and dialogue, I've unearthed the essence of home amidst untroubled waters. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Cody Thickett
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

This project delves into the intricate theme of estrangement through a unique lens, portraying individuals seeking a sense of belonging in unfamiliar environments. The project reflects the creator’s own experiences since moving from England to Belfast. Focussed on individuals moving from other parts of the UK, the methodology explores the alienation between the sitters and their surroundings, utilizing cinematic and architectural imagery, emphasizing entryways into their homes. The device of photographing subjects in their private spaces is key to exploring the barriers represented by the gaze through the windows. Through the juxtaposition of awkward poses and metaphorical barriers of the windows, the project seeks to convey the complexities of estrangement – capturing moments of vulnerability, separation, and longing. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Hannah McGirr
Ulster University - BA (Hons) Photography with Video
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

The Creator, The Maker, The Divine is an ode to female icons in Irish mythology and their connection with the natural landscape. Christian ideals have long influenced our concept of feminine power in Irish culture, leaving a pious and obedient standard for Irish women to grapple with. The female narratives within Ireland’s mythology have often been rewritten or erased to fit these rigid Christian standards. I want to honour the women of Ireland's foundational mythology. These collage pieces represent Banba, Fodla and Eriu, the three goddesses that Ireland is named after. I bring forward these stories to allow us to celebrate the icons at the heart of our culture, while questioning the lingering disregard of women in contemporary Ireland. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Paul Gallagher
University of Wolverhampton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

P. Gallagher is a dynamic and high energy photographer working with a range of clients from circus troupes, dogs, sports professionals. He specialises in being on site and in the field, surrounded by people. In the past few years Gallagher has worked with Play Festival, Hillbray Dog Rescue, Code Red Entertainment, Wolverhampton Creative Central Screen School, and more.In recent work Gallagher has been fusing his knowledge of the circus, riot history and fire to create a series of mixed media works on riot shields exploring the role of himself as a field photographer. This project is a forensic style analysis of becoming embedded within the troupes. Drawing on years of work alongside the circus community as they perform up and down the country. Following the style of gonzo journalism, he wants to capture the heart of the event with his camera, and platforming a lifestyle which seems exotic, technical, dangerous and unknown to the outsider. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Owen Curtis
University of Wolverhampton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Owen is deeply moved by the natural beauty of landscapes and how their perspectives change over time. The mood and overall impact of a piece can vary greatly depending on the natural light, personal framing and the amount of time spent in it. Owen’s experience in studio work and shooting products and portraits allows him to bring a personal touch to his landscape photography. His current collection of work reflects his love for hiking and spending time outdoors, capturing the essence of personal growth, self-identity and freedom that comes along with hiking and travelling. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Shahida Shah
University of Wolverhampton - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Shahida is passionate about storytelling.She sheds light on important issues like identity, injustice, and more recently,the challenges of loss from a daughter's perspective. She documented her dad’s dementia journey from 2021 until he died in 2023 and soon realized that these photographs were a way of preserving memories. Inspired by contemporary documentary photography, Shahida combines film and digital photography using natural lighting.To capture the perfect shot, she travels within the UK and abroad, patiently waiting for the ideal moment. Her photographs are connectedto important issues and could educate viewers about how chronic conditions affect families. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Chandni Raithatha
University of Wolverhampton - BA (Hons) Photography
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Chandni Raithatha moved from London to Wolverhampton due to her art practice being significantly influenced by the Black Arts Group. Chandni is saddened by the persisting racism and injustice in the world. As a woman of colour, she struggled with identity issues as someone born to African Caribbean and South Asian parents. This has led her to pursue work that focuses on breaking down barriers that prevent people from celebrating their blackness today. She uses art to challenge cultural inequalities such as colourism, racism, and hair discrimination in our rapidly evolving world. Chandni is also a founding member of the 'Wolverhampton Togetherness Group,' which has garnered significant media attention. Her work 'The Black Prince' challenges society's admiration for white heteronormative beauty and was featured on BBC Midlands Lunch News and in a BBC article. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Liberty Steventon
University of Wolverhampton - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Urban/Suburban Landscape
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Liberty specialises in everyday street photography, using a combination of analogue and digital formats. Her current project aims to encourage her audience to reconsider the way they view and process different moments in their lives as they move from place to place, drawing particular attention to elements people are prone to forget. Liberty believes that even the slightest changes of scenery have something new to teach, and there is always something new to learn about the same street you pass every day. In this project, the importance of darkroom processes adds an extra element of progression within Liberty’s practice, as she questions the role of time itself by allowing herself as the photographer to spend even more time with the image and witness it further develop in her conscience. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Nichola Hanson-Jones
University of Wolverhampton - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Portraiture
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Nichola is a disabled female photographer who is passionate about digital photography, portraiture, and socially engaged projects. Her background in psychology has fuelled her deep curiosity about people, inspiring her to create deep visual narratives that reveal the inner complexities of her subjects. Nichola is committed to helping raise the voice of underrepresented communities, particularly disabled and visually impaired artists, and raising awareness around inclusivity issues within art education and the wider art industry. Through portraiture, Nichola showcases strength, resilience, and the vast creativity that exists beyond the perceived limitations surrounding disability. Her work invites viewers to recognise the extraordinary beauty and potential within every individual. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Paris Hickman
University of Wolverhampton - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Documentary/Photojournalism
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Paris has a keen interest in mental health and wants to raise awareness about it. She is currently working on a project that highlights the long waiting times and medical practises in counselling. To accomplish this, Paris has taken pictures of the seating arrangements in different hospitals and medical environments. Her objective is to portray the feeling of isolation and discomfort that people experience when they have to wait for extended periods in such places. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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Hannah Bennett
University of Wolverhampton - BA (Hons) Photography
Graduate Photography Online 2024
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Content: Graduate Portfolio
Genre: Staged/Constructed
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:16 EDT

Hannah’s work focuses on feminist issues in connection with modern social matters.She uses food as a medium to explore these crucial topics, creating quirky,colourful and inviting imagery. Employing elements of humour,she raises thought-provoking questions that predominantly appeal to women.In a world largely dominated by men, her work is created by a woman, for women. . . [ Full Article ▸]

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