PHOTOGRAPHY
This is a collection of photographs taken between May 2019 and July 2022 that reference Boris Johnson either directly or by implication. Encompassing handwritten graffiti, stickers, signage and satirical billboards, I see the photos as visual commentary on Londoners’ opinions; revealing anger and a depth of disdain as well as providing a critique of the … Read more
Today I was walking down Highgate Road when a woman’s top caught my eye; it was a white shirt decorated with female nudes, reminiscent of the work of Matisse’s Blue Nude figures. I decided to catch up with her and ask if I could photograph the shirt: I was curious as to whether she had … Read more
The heart symbol is everywhere, especially now as we approach Valentine’s Day. But even once Valentine’s Day has passed, I will still inevitably interact with a heart symbol daily and possibly scores of times as I scroll through Instagram, ‘liking’ photographs and comments, or occasionally on Facebook if I particularly appreciate a post. Heart emojis … Read more
I have been consistently documenting graffiti that piques my interest for some time and I realise that I can subdivide the images into different groups. Some of these groups also intersect and overlap which has added to my procrastination in blogging on this theme; the complexities of graffiti! Amongst the genres of graffiti I’ve been … Read more
I’ve been photographing a series of abstract yet documentary images taken in London’s disused telephone boxes. They all include fragments of tart cards – these are flyers featuring sexual services. To me they are ephemeral representations that reference the tradition of the female nude as well as 21st century notions of desire in the city. … Read more
In recent days whenever I look down at my bare knees I think to myself that these could do with a wax. On the other hand, why bother? It’s January, freezing cold, and we are in Tier 5 lockdown. I then remembered that there’s a campaign called Januhairy which started in 2019. Women are encouraged … Read more
The use of the exclamation mark in writing is generally discouraged. In my experience, an exclamation mark in academic writing is perceived of as frivolous. My husband says he was taught to use one in every ten thousand words. The late Terry Pratchett is attributed to have said “Five exclamation marks, the sure sign of … Read more
A few days ago I was walking in Frith Street in London’s Soho. London is gradually easing out of lockdown and cafes and restaurants are preparing to open on July 4. As I approached a long-time regular haunt, Bar Italia, I saw the door was partially open so I peeped in. They were in the … Read more
I’ve gathered a selection of signs and messages that I’ve encountered during the past month. They date from 20 March, 2020, several days before London lockdown was announced to images taken this week. Some are official, some intimate, some are signs of gratitude and hope. They range from examples of orders and restrictions created by … Read more
I take many photos where the representation of eyes are a key element. Indeed I have blogged about this theme on several occasions. Usually, the eyes I am drawn to are all-seeing and observant. Sometimes it is a single eye, a fragment of a torn or folded poster. It has also been a mystic 3rd … Read more