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My principle design style is in the area of typologies. Each piece is based on variations of an object that I photograph and arrange to form a grid. All typologies are made using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. I construct a combination of images that build a picture of everyday life in a way we are not familiar with. There is an element of surprise when building the images, as the concept does not always match the qualities found in the end result. 

 

I went on to develop my style into typologies that were made up of combined images. In this instance each element of the grid is made up of several photographs. My recent typology compositions have embodied the natural hues of the sky in a more progressively abstract manner, taking inspiration from the ‘Abstract Impressionists’ and ‘Colour Field’ painters of the 1940s and 50s. 

 

In 2017 I had an article published on my typologies in Practical Photography magazine. Since then I have continued to path my own unique viewpoint on this specialist technique. Andreas Gursky, Bernd and Hiller Becher were my primary photographic inspiration. 

 

I graduated from Bath Spa University in 1999, where I was awarded a degree in Ceramics and Photography. I am currently employed as a teacher of photography, fine art and graphic design.

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Below is a summary of the pages available on this website:

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COHABITATION: Plastic bags are entwined with natural elements to create abstract forms. This project explores the dynamic between discarded plastic and the environment. 

 

TYPOLOGIES: Individual photos are grouped on a theme and placed into a grid. The subtle varieties create repetition and a comparison of objects within the selection.

 

OBLIQUE BEDFORD: This project involved a study of my home town. Buildings were captured from oblique angles to represent diverse architectural styles and details. ​

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CONSTRUCTIONS: My constructions are made from multiple photos joined to build a unique image. It is an investigation of line and composition, through multiple viewpoints overlaid within a frame. 

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LIFE FORMS: Milk, plastic, paper and pencil shavings are constructed into forms, to highlight our ability to make connections between abstraction and life.

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BODY SHOTS: A study of details reflected from cars through different seasons. Looking at texture, distortion, and abstraction.

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SQUARE FORMAT: The square format section comes from a series of books dedicated to pairing images based on their formal qualities.