Architecture nominee

There is something beautiful about how solitary electricity pylons are. Their function is so mundane that they are almost completely forgotten, at least until there is a problem. Almost every angle at which an electricity pylon is viewed is fascinating. These images attempt to maximize both the amount of the structures visible in the frame as well as to highlight their enormous size. The pylons are photographed on black and white film and printed to be high contrast. This allows environmental distractions to be stripped away, showcasing the simple but deeply functional elements in their construction. The wires appear as wisps at times, hiding the true function and powerful nature of electricity transmission technology.

I am a self-taught photographer. I became interested in analog photography with my first camera, an Olympus OM-1(n) SLR in 2005.

Ten years later, I shifted my focus to medium format film photography. My photographic interest and style tends towards high contrast scenes and natural silhouettes. I primarily focus on black-and-white, and prefer scenes where the subject can be completely isolated. I am passionate about and try to produce minimalist photography.

I am currently a member at Gallery 44, the Centre for Contemporary Photography in downtown Toronto where I develop and print all of my film photographs.