My current work is focused around the ‘personal’ connection between the photograph and the subject. Taking into consideration ‘The Other’ when photographing subjects such as political, economical or religious problems. My work has slightly changed from five years ago when I would produce images without the narrative content subject and not really take into consideration the representation or an 'icon' within the image. Mill said
“Representation of the people is tantamount to the deconstruction of democracy”
With a quote like this I have noticed of the period of my own personal work that representation is an important part of displaying ‘The Other’ that comes under a lot of different social walks of life. With images in this environment it is important to reflect ideas from photojournalists such as Larry Burrows, a big influence on my work who clearly was involved with his subjects in Vietnam rather than a passing voice. To get closer to my subjects and overcome a personal problem of photographing ‘The Other’ I continue to do alot of travelling. Focusing on semiotics and access in the politically turmoil country of Western Sahara documenting the checkpoints, to Brussels to photograph the pro-Belgium government march through the streets and also around Europe on the back of an old motorbike photographing culture in Western Europe. I want to further this exploration by working alongside members of union groups in the UK to document persons with disability in 2009.
BA (Hons) Photography in the Arts BA (Hons) Photojournalism
Description
These courses offer students the opportunity to explore the world, themselves and photography and video itself in a contemporary and progressive manner. The ethos of the department is in the exploration of the Subjective individual leading to the attainment of a ‘unique voice’ within lens-based communication.
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