Ken
My blogs
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arts |
| Location | Lleida, Catalonia, Spain |
| Introduction | I grew up on a small farm in the Welsh countryside. My first clear memory is of the afternoon sun lighting a wall in front of the kitchen window. I was fascinated by the way the colour of the bricks changed as the sun went down. Living in a natural environment for so long has influenced my photography. I use reflections as they allow me to use contrast, or include ‘out of shot’ elements. I use clouds, mist and fog for their ability to convey mood. I like lines, angles and shapes. The contrasts help to illustrate the effect of man in nature, and lines often lead to imagined/unseen places. I like old/abandoned buildings and machines because they highlight the passing of time and allow the imagination to take over. I like graffiti, it usually brings colour to dull urban environments and, if it’s good, it makes a statement and provokes thought. Finally I like to use perspective to show a known subject in a new way or create abstracts. And also to show the unusual, often things which others pass without noticing. My aim is to make the viewer think and feel. Ken |
| Favorite books | The Art of Looking Sideways - Alan Fletcher (Phaidon) |