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Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 12 Day 6)
After taking a short break from my studies I decide to visit the lone silver birch tree, armed only with a journal, sketchbook, pencils, and...
The Thesis Abstract – a Challenging yet Short Piece of Writing
The focus of my work this week has been to reflect on and amend accordingly the Title of my Thesis, and the Research Aim, Objectives, and Questions...
When Does a Photographic Image become an Art Object?
During our meeting, last week to discuss my printed images and the production of a Handmade Artist’s Book my supervisor asked me whether my images...
Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 12 Day 5)
I had a few exciting days in Dundee this week meeting my supervisors for feedback on the second draft of my thesis, and then reviewing my printed...
Supervision Meetings 34 and 35 (16 February 2023)
I met with my supervisors in Dundee to discuss the second draft of my thesis and then in the afternoon to review the printed images for the Handmade...
Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 12 Day 4)
I head out early for this winter season at least, lured by the favourable weather forecast and a faint glimmer in the sky. As I open the car door,...
Meeting with my Bookbinder (10 February 2023)
Header Image taken by Corinna Krause, Sollas Books I had a catch-up meeting with the bookbinder based in North Uist, Corinna Krause from Sollas...
Object-Oriented Photography – a Speculative Essay on the Photography of Essence
I am delighted to report that the article submitted to the Philosophy of Photography Journal, co-authored with Bob Ryan has been published. My name...
Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 12 Day 3)
After a significant break from practice, while I have been drafting my thesis, I take advantage of the better weather and head down to the loch. I...
The Little House in the Cuillin – the Lodestone of my Photographic Practice
Throughout the practice-led research for my PhD, I have been encouraged in my endeavours to possibilise allure by the image above. In hindsight, I...
Rhythm of Nature by Sandra Bartocha
I have long admired the work of German photographer Sandra Bartocha and was delighted to receive her latest book Rhythm of Nature. It arrived...
Second Draft of Thesis Submitted!
After a busy few weeks, and months, I am delighted to report that I have submitted the second draft of my thesis to my supervisors (almost) on...
Visit to Dundee and EXPO 2023 Exhibition
I visited Dundee last week to attend the opening of the EXPO 2023 Exhibition, where my work is being shown, and take part in the Duncan of...
Supervision Meeting 33 (20 January 2023)
I met with my second supervisor this morning. We discussed the progress I was making with the second draft of my thesis. I was able to report that...
Moving on with Writing the Second Draft of my Thesis
Buoyed by the feedback from my supervisors on the second draft of Chapter 2, I was able to enjoy the festive break away from home and writing every...
Supervision Meeting 32 (16 December 2022)
I met with both of my supervisors to discuss the second draft of Chapter 2. This is the chapter specifically about my practice and so I was very...
Concertina Book Completed for EXPO 2023 Exhibition at the University of Dundee
In a bid to get ahead with my work, I have spent three days making a square concertina book that will be exhibited at the University of Dundee in...
Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 12 Day 2)
After an extended period of writing, to revise Chapter 2 of my thesis, I returned to Loch Cill Chriosd today, after Skye's first snowfall. The Red...