Linda Jarrett
Under Destruction
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.
Linda Jarrett • Francesca Menghini •
Bath Spa University
BA (Hons) Photography
University of Bedfordshire
BA (Hons) Photography
University of Bolton
BA (Hons) Photography
Boomsatsuma
BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print
University of Brighton
BA (Hons) Photography
Cardiff Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Photography
University of Chester
BA (Hons) Photography
Crawford College of Art and Design
BA (Hons) Fine Art
University of Cumbria
BA (Hons) Photography
University of Derby
BA (Hons) Photography
Griffith College Dublin
BA Photographic Media
TU Dublin
BA (Hons) Photography
Edinburgh College of Art
BA (Hons) Photography
Edinburgh Napier University
BA (Hons) Photography
Falmouth University
BA (Hons) Photography
University for the Creative Arts Farnham
BA (Hons) Photography
Glasgow School of Art
BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography
City of Glasgow College
BA (Hons) Photography
Hereford College Of Arts
BA (Hons) Photography
University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Photography
Leeds Art University
BA (Hons) Photography
Limerick School of Art and Design
BA (Hons) Photography and Moving Image
London Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Photography
London South Bank University
BA (Hons) Photography
Morley College London
BA (Hons) Photography (Top-Up Part-Time)
National College of Art and Design
Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging
The Northern School of Art
BA (Hons) Photography
Open College of the Arts
BA (Hons) Photography
Pearse College of Further Education
QQI Level 6 Photography
University of Portsmouth
BA (Hons) Photography
Sheffield Hallam University
BA (Hons) Photography
Solent University
BA (Hons) Photography
University of Suffolk
BA (Hons) Photography
Teesside University
BA (Hons) Photography