Laura (2009). Graphite on Paper. 8 x 7.5 in I saw Justin Wisniewski‘s work at the Edinburgh College of Art degree show this year. Viewing the work online does not do justice to the ‘perceptual romanticism’ encapsulated in his graphite sketches. Pencil is such an over looked tool. Inspired.
Untitled.8 from series Drifts (2010) by Katy Gallacher I spent last weekend in Edinburgh, and between the ceilidh, picnics, bike rides, and city wanderings I managed to pop along to the Edinburgh College of Art degree show. There were a couple of things that caught my eye which I hope to blog …
According to the Human Rights Watch, 70-90% of women in Pakistan have experienced some form of domestic violence…
Majorities normally don’t change things; creative minorities do, and the majority just goes along in the end. As anthropologist Margaret Mead famously said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Simon Guillebaud
An Honest Afghan (2009). Lucy Bailey. I was going through my photos from Afghanistan and came across this one that I seem to have over looked in all previous edits. Not sure why. I liked this kid. He helped us out at the vegetable market, and then when my friend …
Harvey Wood is a friend of mine in his final year studying BA photography. These images are from his current project. It was fun to be a part of and we had a lovely time on the beach. Nice one Harvey.
Rajasthan, India, 2009 I know Steve McCurry did not take this photograph in Afghanistan, but it is part of a his body of work titled ‘nomads’. The Kuchis are the nomadic people group of Afghanistan. The more I hear about them and their way of life the more I am …
Incredible photos from Steve McCurry. Check out his website for more images from around the world.