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A Heron’s Eye View
Fergus Heron‘s principal artistic concern is making pictures that intensify contemplation of common places where the cultural and natural combine with the modern and traditional. His working process involves interconnected projects that acknowledge both conventions and histories of the picturesque
A Heron’s Eye View
Fergus Heron‘s principal artistic concern is making pictures that intensify contemplation of common places where the cultural and natural combine with the modern and traditional. His working process involves interconnected projects that acknowledge both conventions and histories of the picturesque
The Land Is Ours – Scotland’s Emerging Post Colonial Landscape
…….. half a million acres of land are now in community ownership in Scotland, resulting in re-population: new homes; new businesses; and the unleashing of a new sense of confidence, energy and opportunity. [Melanie Leech and Martyn Evans, in the
The Land Is Ours – Scotland’s Emerging Post Colonial Landscape
…….. half a million acres of land are now in community ownership in Scotland, resulting in re-population: new homes; new businesses; and the unleashing of a new sense of confidence, energy and opportunity. [Melanie Leech and Martyn Evans, in the
On Leaving Only Footprints – An Interview with Marlene Creates
Most of us would claim to hold some sort of environmental credentials; few of us it seems are prepared to evolve our practices into something truly sustainable. Having established a strong presence in the photographic world (see for example the
On Leaving Only Footprints – An Interview with Marlene Creates
Most of us would claim to hold some sort of environmental credentials; few of us it seems are prepared to evolve our practices into something truly sustainable. Having established a strong presence in the photographic world (see for example the
Light in the Darkness – An Interview with Liza Dracup
Liza Dracup was nominated for the Prix Pictet (Earth) in 2009 for her night work, Sharpe’s Wood, and then for the Deutsche Börse prize in 2012 for her work, Chasing the Gloaming, another night based work. Her most recent work
Light in the Darkness – An Interview with Liza Dracup
Liza Dracup was nominated for the Prix Pictet (Earth) in 2009 for her night work, Sharpe’s Wood, and then for the Deutsche Börse prize in 2012 for her work, Chasing the Gloaming, another night based work. Her most recent work
Allenheads – Personal Notes
I spent the first week in April at a communal residency by Mimeses North at Allenheads Contemporary Art Centre in Northumberland. The main aim of our retreat to this remote place was to be able to generate a level of
Allenheads – Personal Notes
I spent the first week in April at a communal residency by Mimeses North at Allenheads Contemporary Art Centre in Northumberland. The main aim of our retreat to this remote place was to be able to generate a level of
The Rugged Places of Anne-Marie Atkinson
Anne-Marie Atkinson graduated with a first class honours degree in Photography from Leeds College of Art in 2011. Since then her work has been recognised by a number of awards and grants. Her practice is assembled through collaborative action with
The Rugged Places of Anne-Marie Atkinson
Anne-Marie Atkinson graduated with a first class honours degree in Photography from Leeds College of Art in 2011. Since then her work has been recognised by a number of awards and grants. Her practice is assembled through collaborative action with
Making a Path to Paul Gaffney
In 2012 photographer Paul Gaffney walked over 3,500 kilometres with the aim of creating a body of work which would explore the idea of long distance walking as a form of meditation and personal transformation. Subsequently in 2013 he received
Making a Path to Paul Gaffney
In 2012 photographer Paul Gaffney walked over 3,500 kilometres with the aim of creating a body of work which would explore the idea of long distance walking as a form of meditation and personal transformation. Subsequently in 2013 he received
In Conversation With John Darwell
John Darwell is an independent photographer, well known for his long-term projects that reflect his interest in social and industrial change, concern for the environment and issues around the depiction of mental health. On viewing his most recent work –
In Conversation With John Darwell
John Darwell is an independent photographer, well known for his long-term projects that reflect his interest in social and industrial change, concern for the environment and issues around the depiction of mental health. On viewing his most recent work –
Talking With Trees
Life has not been without its trauma of late. One source of energy which I have found is a set of images i made in nearby Ox Close Wood. Working through these images has re-represented my conversations with the trees
Talking With Trees
Life has not been without its trauma of late. One source of energy which I have found is a set of images i made in nearby Ox Close Wood. Working through these images has re-represented my conversations with the trees
Re-Presentation Rather Than Presentation: A Tool for Re-Awakening Reality?
The image produced in any sort of photographic process is generally regarded as a ‘representation’ of the referent of the photography. I have recently began to wonder whether this is correct, or more the best terminology, in the context of
Re-Presentation Rather Than Presentation: A Tool for Re-Awakening Reality?
The image produced in any sort of photographic process is generally regarded as a ‘representation’ of the referent of the photography. I have recently began to wonder whether this is correct, or more the best terminology, in the context of
Walter's Wanderings