Throughout the BOW course I have come to the realisation that my photography is elevated contextually by the process of time and the understanding that a concept evolves through deeper discovery. The use of looking again through fresh eyes has always been a valuable asset, although I have found that revisiting work projects a new …
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How contextual theory informed my photography
Within the overall development of my Body of Work, there has been a considerable and valuable level of importance attached to he adoption of practices informed by much of the contextual theory used to illustrate documentary photography within my extended written project. Elevating the Meaning and reducing the Power Documentary photography as an artform delivers …
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The Power relation
Anthony Luvera Since I commenced researching ethical methods to represent inequality and poverty, I have taken many occasions to reflect upon the work and approaches of Anthony Luvera. The details of my reflections and observations I considered to be valuable within the context of my extended project and therefore thought it wise to compile some …
Chris Killip
Much is spoken about Killip’s tender eye and his ability to empathise with a community different to his own. The level of trust can be witnessed from the engagement displayed by his subjects, some of whom he stayed in touch with years after publication. This can be seen right throughout his career as he relished …
Language
Language Throughout the recent lockdown I commenced an experiment into the importance of language and how exposure to language can effects peoples view of life. Within a group of other OCA students we looked into working in a way that you would not normally be accustomed to. I found the experiment to be quite a …
In, around and afterthoughts.
There are aspects of Rosler’s position that are extremely perceptive and provide a level of understanding that manages address the hole that documentary photography often falls down. The misuse of of Power raises much thought in terms of poverty and class which highlights the overarching issue for concerned photography. By presenting power as a means …
Relationship with the environment
The Last Stop – George Georgiou Having observed ‘The last stop’ project over a year ago, the work left an impression upon my senses and thought it worth revisiting to observe the motivation and level of attachment Georgiou has with the environment. There are elements of my personal practice which require an affiliation with both …
How we perceive others through visual representations.
I am finding that through researching ‘otherness’ via the prism of culture, I am able to obtain a significant level depth and detail to the subject. Having previously read ‘Image of Whiteness’ Daniel Blight (2019) there is a rich spectrum of consideration for the way those marginalised by society are represented through conscious or unconscious …
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Photographic Development
Within the period of the course, there have been many poignant step changes that I can reflect upon. The point where my practice ventured into new territory was primarily a reaction to the logistical constraints of photographing during a pandemic. Not only had I stopped working at St Mungo’s recovery college, ( where my photographic …
Political Montage
Observations into the work of Peter Kennard The recent direction of my own work has prompted greater awareness of artists who’s work speaks with a political voice. Having been aware of Kennards work with CND and his associated work, my tutor pointed me in the direction of his use of newspapers as a symbol of …
Gerard Hilderly Level 3 OCA 