During the Winter break between modules, I have been busy with my research project and gathering images while I have some free time. The weather has been reasonable and further exploring the local area has been possible, although the farm tracks are a quagmire in places. I have identified multiple new locations for regular monitoring, … Continue reading Research and progress during the Winter break
Practitioner: Daisuke Yokota, Japan (b.1983)
Provoke was a rough, blurred and out-of-focus style that originated in post-war Japan in the late 60s and into the 70s. Prior to this, Japanese photography was traditionally documentary and not particularly inspiring. This new style set out as per its name to Provoke the viewer. The early founders of the movement include Daido Moriyama, … Continue reading Practitioner: Daisuke Yokota, Japan (b.1983)
The Social Photo: On Photography & Social Media
Pre module reading is by Nathan Jurgenson, The Social Photo: On Photography & Social Media, with the task to post a critical response on any specific ideas or quotes that were of interest. Overall, the book is useful and insightful; I have always found social photographs difficult to place, but lacked any informed arguments on … Continue reading The Social Photo: On Photography & Social Media
Human choices
Prior to starting on the MA program, I had not spent a great deal of time reflecting on the intent of my practice. Mostly I have been looking at the work of others, increasing my knowledge of photography theory and experimenting with what I want to photograph and why. I am interested in place and … Continue reading Human choices
New Myth
As I increasingly look at the work of others and the concepts that underlie their work, I realise how difficult it is to create something new, and not to rework tired old ideas. I found this quote of J. G. Ballard particularly relevant as I reflect on my work, what the purpose is of the … Continue reading New Myth
Week 12: Thinking Ahead
This week, or over the Assessment Period, it is important to reflect on the myriad topics discussed, and any questions that have been raised for you in relation to your practice, and photography more broadly. - What have you found most stimulating? - What topics, concepts or ideas have you found more challenging? - How … Continue reading Week 12: Thinking Ahead
Week 11 – Critical perspective
I spent this week completing and handing in my assignment and on joining the forum discussion. This week's topic was to discuss your practice in relation to established critical perspectives. Further, to reflect on the relevance of theory on your practice and what are the most important aspects of communicating and contextualizing photography. I had … Continue reading Week 11 – Critical perspective
Research Project Proposal & WIP
My research project proposal and work in progress assignments for the Positions & Practice module. PH7O1 Research Project ProposalDownload Project file Work in Progress: https://www.hk-lindsay.com/bringoutthedead
Week 10 & 11 – Project work
With the cooler weather and approaching Winter months, there is not a great deal of action around the strawberry fields, and the meat production facilities are even quieter than usual. I developed 2 rolls of 120 film, which I shot on the SWC. This is equivalent to about 21mm on a 35mm camera and creates … Continue reading Week 10 & 11 – Project work
Week 10 – Criticality
This was a very interesting week that touched on the definition and importance of critical theory and its relevance to practice. Francis Hodgson proposes images should have criteria by which we can evaluate them for quality. The term 'mattering' is introduced and that people will devote attention to an image that has this quality, anything … Continue reading Week 10 – Criticality
