photography end of year show 2015

PHOTOGRAPHY
END OF YEAR SHOW
2015
TERRY WATTS
Interim Principal
One of the best parts of the job of a College Principal is to witness the growth in maturity, creativity, confidence
and professionalism of our students as they progress through their studies. Only in some areas however are the
outputs of their labours clear for everyone to see. I am sure you will agree, this brochure showcases to the wider
community the amazing achievements of our photography students and justifies the pride that the teaching staff
have in the students and what they have achieved. This year they have raised the bar!
The hard work has paid off and set a very high standard for the learners coming after them. Wherever they
progress, to further study or employment I am sure that their efforts at City of Oxford College will stand them in
good stead and our best wishes go with them. Hopefully one day they will be able to come back to inspire the next
generation of learners with the achievements they will enjoy from now onwards and we wish them all the best.
ANNIE WHITE
Self Destruction
Self destruction is a project that comes from an extremely personal place. Having struggled with mental
health issues but rarely allowing this to be publicly seen, I wanted to use photography to present to
people how easy it is to mistake signs of depression with the common idea of just “being tired”.
Self destruction to me, reflects the emotional feeling of mental health and the struggle that is ongoing.
The images within my final piece represent the way I feel on a daily basis. I wanted to create a powerful
message within this piece. I wanted people to take in mental illnesses as a serious thing as most
people simply brush over the topic due to a lack of understanding.
Doing this piece of work has completely pushed me out of my comfort zone. It has challenged me to
grow in confidence and show a side of me which I try my best not show to people. Showing this side of
me through this mechanism is a great achievement for myself personally as it allows me to show this
strong message through something I am passionate about.
CARINA ADAM
Bending Lights
How do we see light? How can our view be manipulated?
You can see and follow the light trails with your own eyes, your mind can record and
memorize them, but that result will be forgotten in time. With long exposure you can
capture and record these lights, to show the feel of the right movement at the right time,
not just to myself but also the viewer, and to remind ourselves again.
Through this photographic journey I observed the way dancers moved with the light,
capturing the essence of movement with flash. The beauty, essence and art of dance and
light trails with each other. Dance and art are both creative, they represent the feelings of
humans, bringing out subconscious and unique emotions.
Email: [email protected]
Flickr: www.flickr.com/gp/128715606@N02/44hdG4
DIONNE FRANKLYN
Edgelands
Edgelands are the areas of nature that have been forgotten on the edges of urban developments. This
series of work is designed to make us question the development and use of these edgelands.
Why do we develop and abandon these spaces, when previously they were flourishing homes for nature?
Within these edgelands lie liminal spaces, the exact divide between the two, this boundary often represents
a significant change in purpose of the land and can significantly change the habitat permanently.
Having been influence by the book “Edgelands” by Paul Farley and Michael Symmons Roberts,
where they mention “Edgelands are a complex landscape; a debateable zone, constantly reinventing
themselves as economics and social tides come in and out”
Notice how there are no trees in the space that the telegraph wires occupy, we have altered a “natural”
habitat to make way for our modern conveniences that we can no longer live without.
Email: [email protected]
CHLOE DENNETT
Little Value
85% of people have low self-esteem issues.
Little Value is an exploration of self-esteem and how 85% of people are affected by low self-esteem.
Through the use of mixed media to disguise and interrupt the viewers perception of the model
throughout this series of work, Chloe explores and comes to terms with her own experiences growing
up with a feeling of low self-esteem.
Taking ordinary everyday objects, which can seem to those who are suffering with low self-esteem,
more important than themselves and disguising the subjects age, gender and features to make
reference to these feelings.
Email: [email protected]
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/129861359@N05/
Facebook: Chloë Dennett Photography
HANNAH JEACOCK
Floratale
When you receive a bouquet of flowers or a single bloom, they have an immediate impact on your emotional
well being. Rather than portraying the emotional response of receiving flowers, this series is about making
you recognise your own emotions.
With black and white photography the quality of having no colour can be a part of a photograph for a
number of reasons, ranging from the purely technical to symbolic meanings. Although symbolism is not
always the cause for technical aspects of a photograph it can create a strong emotional draw to the image.
The purpose of these images is to be stimulated by the subject, to draw on the emotions rather than being
distracted by the influence of colour.
Email: [email protected]
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/hannahjeacock
LOURIVAL JUNIOR
Speed of Light
Reading station has impacted on so many lives and the community since 30 March 1840.
With the modern renovation and the impact that the change has made to the visual aesthetics of
the site, the impact and change it made to the modern commuter has now since faded and it has
become just another method for the commuter to get to their destination of choice.
Speed of light is a narrative landscape photograph, which is looking at the unnoticed and often
forgotten care and beauty that is merely a backdrop of the commuters busy day, often reflecting the
mood and atmosphere of those it is housing/containing/occupied by.
Taken on a traditional film camera, with the intention to bring back the care and observation that this
building deserves. Looking at this building not as a centre of transportation, but actually taking time
to reflect on its architectural beauty.
LAUREN AUSTIN
Equus
My final pieces are all about the nature of horses in the new forest. I chose this theme because it
links quite strongly to my future business of horse event photography. The new forest offered me the
opportunity to shoot wild horses, but with the ability to get closer without the horses bolting.
My main influence within this type of photography is Tim Flach. I really like how he pushes the boundaries
with the angles he shoots from, it is not the common straight forward photo of an animal stood square
looking at the camera he catches natural and spontaneous movement of the animals. I also like how
in many of his photos it takes a while to actually work out which part of an animal he has actually
photographed, I think this draws the audience in and is quite surprising when you work it out.
KATE WASHINGTON
Bringing 90’s Back
For this project I decided to have a blast from the past and go with 90’s style photography or similar style which is grunge,
indie and ‘hipster’ styles.
For my research I mostly explored tumblr as that is a great blog site for all things ‘hipster’ and 90’s themed photographs. I
wanted to show how even the most simple of things can be morphed into something darker and twisted. It almost becomes
more poetic when a photo is changed into black and white.
The cultural movement “grunge” was a movement coming out the the 90’s, Grunge music is really what started everything.
The scene focused on bands such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and Pearl Jam in the
beginning. Grunge may or may not have been a wise term to use for a delinquent youth generation. Historical perspective
shows that it is best used to describe a record company phenomenon. By the early 1990’s pop music was just plain boring!
Due to this fact generation X turned to a more alternative sound. They found this sound to be produced by college radio
and small time record label companies. Meanwhile rock radio stations professed their air play of classic rock as invaluable
to today’s youth. Wrong not only was the grunge movement turning to new areas, but they were forming their own music.
Along with their philosophy comes the look of punk rock. Punk rockers attire consists of ripped clothes, wearing clothes
inside out, spikes, and leather. Their hair is another story though. It sometimes consists of cuts that are designed to scare their
mothers on purpose, another form of rebellion. Punker’s dye their hair various shades and sometimes even spray paint it.
Through this project, I wanted to explore this culture and the way in which it has helped develop and form the modern
generation. The grunge movement was not just a fashion statement and about the way people were dressed but the
environments in which they situated themselves, the things that they went through and affected their lives.
LEANNA BEARDSLEY
1 in 3
1 In 3 - Young adults (16-25) feel sad, helpless, anxious or depressed.
Mental illness is something that has affected Leanna, on a personal level, for as long as she can remember.
The people closest to her, family and friends have suffered at the hands of mental health disorders.
First hand, the effects of this have been at the forefront of how these people have been treated, being
witness to unreasonable reactions and unneeded special treatment.
“1 in 3” explores the feeling of having a mental health disorder, but also how they often feel they are being
perceived by those who do not have said disorder.
The project is designed to get people to discuss mental health and take away the barrier between those
who suffer and those who make judgements, bringing the discussion to the forefront of conversation.
Email: [email protected]
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/leannajanebeardsley/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Leanna-J-Beardsley-Photography
LEANNE REVELL
Trolls
Trolls were first found in Norse Folklore and are a key part of Norse Mythology mostly focused in early
Scandinavian countries, where Vikings had control. The original trolls would appear in countless tales
within Norse mythology and were descendants from the Jotun, a race very similar to titans from ancient
Greece which were the enemies and the gods and therefore were separated from the humans, by being
banished to the hills, mountains and forests. Trolls are very similar to these although they are more peaceful
and no longer care about frightening the Gods.
There are many legends surrounding the trolls and the history behind them. The most commonly told tends
to be the reactions which they have with the sun, the young turn to stone and the old will explode. As the
young become stone which then became mountains within Norway, adding to the landscape.
Email: [email protected]
Flickr: www.flickr.com/leanne-revell
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LeanneRevellPhotography
LIAM SLATFORD
Crimson Dandelion
For this project, Liam Arron Slatford chose a theme of criminology as he admires the idea of using photography
in the aid of figuring out crimes and using those images as a record of those events. His project involves trying
to re-create these scenarios as best as possible as if you were actually there.
All the pictures he has taken have been made by him and with a bit of help from others in order to create the
most realistic feel to the surroundings as possible. With this goal achieved the images as a result look like they
are from a real scene and have been subject to assumptions that they are in fact real but in truth they are not.
This series was inspired by Jessamyn Lovell and her work “Dear Erin Hart” that recorded a woman that used
identity fraud and was caught and documented by the person whose identity she had stolen. He also used real
crime scene photos that he had found and used them in his research and planning of his fake crime scene.
LIAM MUNT
Football’s Where the Heart Is
Why as a nation, are we driven by a sport? What is it about this sport that can bring us all together, yet separate us?
“Football’s where the heart is” is a documentary series that explores the nation’s favourite sport. Throughout the
series, the day is depicted, the journey to the game, the social aspects of bringing together friends and families,
the food and the drink consumed, without focusing upon the game itself.
This project is an exploration to capture the atmosphere, passion and frustration of being a fan. The highs and the
lows, the celebrations and the disappointments, the things that we just can’t leave behind as a fan.
Within “Football’s where the heart is” Liam combines his passion for football with his talents within photography.
SAM TURNER
Valentina, Cala Blanca
Cala Blanca, also known as home where I met Valentina 9 months ago.
This series explores the dynamics between a place I call home, but do not live
in and friends who I feel a connection with but really know very little about.
The combination of portraiture and empty spaces to reflect this feeling of
belonging but yet being an outcast.
Tumblr: samturnerphotography.tumblr.com
JAYME GRANITO
Where There’s Muck There’s Brass
Street photography has risen in value over the last decade and continues to now with artists still being
discovered such as Vivian Maier whose work was found in 2007. With artists such as Martin Parr and Eric
Kim bringing this form of photography to the masses, it has steadily become a driving force in all areas
of photographic practice. Street photography is no longer a style that is seen as out dated but instead a
style that people engage with due to the strong context within the images.
Through constant development and practice, Jayme has built a strong photographic skill working on
location as a portrait photographer.
Taking portraiture is not merely taking a picture of a person, it is the ability to convey their story, their life,
the real them. Working with a range of media and techniques, the body of work amassed over the last 16
weeks details the wide variety of genders, ages and people captured in his signature style.
[email protected]
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/129960643@N07
Mobile: 0786 013 1068
YASMIN McCARTHY
Murder
Taxidermy, the murder spot as often referred to, is a job and hobby that has grown in popularity over the
last 10 years. The change from science to art had become more apparent and the vast majority having
seen some form of taxidermy outside a museum.
This series ‘Murder’ examines how taxidermy can be made into a collection of wonderful, beautiful
crafted art work and the image of murder sport changed as the realisation of the core that goes into the
process and as the popularity rises.
NICHOLAS THOMAS
The Quintessence of Flight
Nicholas James Thomas is a wildlife photographer who aims to capture the beauty of nature to show an audience the
fine details which they may not have the opportunity to see in everyday life.
This series is to show how beautiful the small details of wildlife are. It shows the minute textures on large and small
animals by using multiple angles and a variety of different techniques to give a sense of how amazing and beautiful
these creatures are.
His inspiration came from photographer Suren Manvelyan and her use of macro photography on eyes. He also closely
followed the work of Damon Clark and his photography of Dragonflies, throughout the development of this series.
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