Dec 4, 2018 | Contextual Research, Contextual Research SP, Sustainable Prospects |
In recent posts I have discussed the layers of meaning in some of my recent work. Here I would like to delve into deconstruction and the philosophy of Jacques Derrida in particular. Derrida was a French, post structuralist philosopher, who believed that what might be...
Dec 2, 2018 | Contextual Research, Contextual Research SP, Sustainable Prospects |
As part of my research I have been reading How Photographs are Sold by Alain Briot. This entry focuses on three pieces of advice on how to sell photographs. Telling Stories to Sell Work “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most...
Nov 30, 2018 | Contextual Research, Contextual Research SP, Sustainable Prospects |
This week our coursework included an interview with Francesca Genovese, Director of the Francesca Maffeo Gallery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. The gallery is relatively new opening in 2016. The gallery represents about 14 photographers and has curated about eight...
Nov 21, 2018 | Contextual Research, Contextual Research SP, Sustainable Prospects |
While reading Liz Well’s book Land Matters I came across the work of Hamish Fulton who has for many years incorporated his artwork with his love of walking. He recounts his experiences through word and images. As Liz Wells explains: “As audience we relate to it by...
Nov 18, 2018 | Contextual Research, Contextual Research SP, Sustainable Prospects |
I have been dipping into On Being a Photographer by David Hurn throughout this module and have found it helpful, not just in its content but, also in the way it is presented as a conversation with Bill Jay. My tutor had also mentioned the book in the context of...
Nov 10, 2018 | Contextual Research, Contextual Research SP, Sustainable Prospects |
One of the greatest exponents of presenting images and text is the French artist, Sophie Calle. Calle carefully controls both forms to evoke a strong emotional response in her audience, similar to that in the theatre. Calle says: “I like being in control and I like...
