mark monk-terry
Shelter (Series)
DESCRIPTION
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 textures of these additional filters; tomorrow the glass may be replaced or broken, or more graffiti added and the effect is gone.
AUTHOR
Born 1967
I worked as an assistant to several advertising and editorial photographers in the early 1990’s and was a member of the North Star artists’ co-operative in Brighton from 1994 until 2010 when I moved to Heathfield in East Sussex and created a darkroom at home. I have also worked in nature conservation for over 20 years.
I enjoy working on a project or series of images based on place or elements of landscape – often looking for subtle signs of human interaction with the natural world.
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.
Awards
Neutral Density photography awards 2015 – Second place - Fine art landscape.
Neutral Density photography awards 2016 – Honourable mention
Monovisions photography awards 2017 - Honourable mention
FAPA 16/17 Nominee fine art
FAPA 19/20 Nominee fine art
FAPA 20/21 Nominee fine art
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