Source Photography Submission

Following my Interim Exhibition months ago, my Architectural project has developed and progressed into a more refined project. I have completed a number of shoots, mainly focusing on the architectural buildings in the city of Liverpool.

I have evaluated and reviewed my shoots within my photography journal, which has helped me to feel more confident when considering uploading them to the Source Photography Graduate Magazine.

The Source Photography Graduate Magazine, is an online feature which enables graduate students to upload a selection of their images which represent their photographic style. Throughout the last few weeks of our photography lessons, we were made aware of the Source Graduate Photography online. This allowed us to research the website and see what kind of statements and photographs were uploaded from the previous graduate year. The Source website archives the images from the previous graduates, therefore it is a good way to keep an online presence after graduating from an institution.

SELECTING IMAGES AND WRITING A STATEMENT

The maximum amount of images we could select for the Source Submission was 8 photographs. I found this difficult as I have accumulated so many images that represent my practice. However I chose images that I felt were most successful, the majority of these  were from my previous Interim Exhibition. Writing a statement was also difficult, as the word count was quite minimal so attempting to write about my photography style was challenging. However below is the selection of images I have chosen for the Source submission, along with my statement.

Source Stament:

Frank Lloyd Wright once wrote “Architecture is the triumph of human imagination, over materials, methods and men”. This idea of human imagination signifies the concept that architecture truly is a visual art. My series of photographs show that I have a love for Architectural Design. I have photographed architectural structures as if they were humans having their portraits taken. I want my work to challenge the idea of constructed beauty, and question whether anything made my man can truly be beautiful. Architecture surrounds us daily, and I for one appreciate its constructed form and beauty.

I am glad that I chose to submit a selection of images to the Source Graduate Magazine, as this is a good way to not only archive some of my most successful images, but also promote myself as a graduate with photography experience.

Screenshot of my work on the Source Photography Graduate Website

Degree Show Catalogue Submission Content

As part of the Degree Show the Design Team within the university are designing the Catalogue for the preview night in June. From my previous post (categorised in Degree Show Preparation) you can see the thought processes that have gone into making the final decision in terms of the images to use for the catalogue submission. The Catalogue will benefit everyone who is included, as it is a great way to promote yourself and your individual style of practice. I also had to write a statement that will accompany my 2 images for both my disciplines. The images below are the final 2 I have selected to use for the Degree Show Catalogue.

Photography Image

Fine Art Image

STATEMENT

Architecture, form, and a strong sense of design are evident within both my Practices. My Studio Practice combines multiple printmaking processes, screen printing, intaglio, and emulsion transfer are just a few examples. I appreciate the hands on creativity of printmaking, and have thoroughly enjoyed juxtaposing colour with architectural forms and shapes. Never being satisfied with a print, has enabled me to develop my original design extensively, along with my printmaking skills. Printing onto material using the emulsion transfer technique, has created a degraded and textured surface which has enhanced the materiality of my prints. I have incorporated textiles into my practice, simply because of my love for sewing. The incorporation of textiles led me inevitably into the three dimensional realm. I enhanced the presence of circular forms within my prints, and created three dimensional objects from my transfer prints by sewing them together. Repeated pattern, motion and a scientific feel are present within my prints. My exploration of Printmaking techniques has helped me to realise, that it is one of my favourite forms of art making.

My Studio Practice has been heavily influenced and inspired by my Architectural images from my Photography Project. I have used many of my architectural images to create print designs. Architecture combines creativity and design, thus making it a Visual Art. Throughout my Photography Practice I have aimed to capture the sheer beauty of Architectural structures that dominate our surroundings. I explored the urban environment within the city of Liverpool, photographing architectural structures that intrigued me. I approached the structures as if they were humans having their portraits taken, all varying in personality and surface qualities. I wanted my architectural photographs to challenge the notion of constructed beauty, and question whether anything made my man can truly be beautiful. My approach was a methodical and meticulous one, I employed the clean and modular style often associated with Architectural Photography to capture my images.