honorable mention
mark monk-terry united kingdom
title
Shelter
This project is based on ephemeral landscapes, seen through the plastic or glass windows of a variety of protective shelters. These structures are found next to the coast and along bus routes in both countryside and urban locations. The glass has been worked by years of changing weather and those that spend their time there. The focus of the landscape is changed by the texture and details of these additional filters; tomorrow the glass may be replaced or broken, or more graffiti added and the effect is gone.
Walking with a camera, returning to favoured locations and observing change over time is an important part of my practice. Alongside my photographic work, I also work in nature conservation which helps inform and inspire my photography. I am interested in geography, ecology, archaeology, history, mapping and landscapes and draw upon these disciplines to inspire my work.
I am drawn to the beauty and purity of the natural world as well as the damaged and neglected edgelands and industrial sites in our landscapes. Somewhere between these often ephemeral worlds are the inspiration for the images that I want to make.
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entry description
ShelterThis project is based on ephemeral landscapes, seen through the plastic or glass windows of a variety of protective shelters. These structures are found next to the coast and along bus routes in both countryside and urban locations. The glass has been worked by years of changing weather and those that spend their time there. The focus of the landscape is changed by the texture and details of these additional filters; tomorrow the glass may be replaced or broken, or more graffiti added and the effect is gone.
about the photographer
I have been interested in photography for many years and was a member of the North Star studios when living in Brighton. I enjoy working on long-term projects based in the landscape and often focus on the history and narrative of individual places – I research areas thoroughly and then look for subtle signs of human interaction and the natural world within these places.Walking with a camera, returning to favoured locations and observing change over time is an important part of my practice. Alongside my photographic work, I also work in nature conservation which helps inform and inspire my photography. I am interested in geography, ecology, archaeology, history, mapping and landscapes and draw upon these disciplines to inspire my work.
I am drawn to the beauty and purity of the natural world as well as the damaged and neglected edgelands and industrial sites in our landscapes. Somewhere between these often ephemeral worlds are the inspiration for the images that I want to make.
back to gallery