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Our graduate photographers continually surprise and inspire us with their creative practice across a wide range of genres and professional ambitions.
They engage critically and uniquely with the world around and within them, with imagination and personal vision. Two strategies which are the beating heart of visual culture. This graduate collective offers unique inner perspectives, and they challenge existing visual conventions. Their work addresses the many diverse relationships with the natural and fantastical world with aplomb, in these images and portfolios. Through investigations of the body, the flora, the mechanical, the political, the imagined and the aspirational through the lens of photography they explore a rich and fertile ground. The works make meaningful contributions to a creative ecology and reflect superbly on the artists labour and exertions. It is our pleasure to introduce and applaud this work and a privilege to have been able to support their growth. The Photography Team |
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Craig Bennett
Website Capturing life’s unscripted moments through the lens, Craig translates the essence of the unseen into visual narratives. Craig’s artistic journey began with a GoPro and a bike, revealing profound beauty in the world. By blending science and photographic art, Craig expands the human vision and deepens our understanding of nature and its past. Using experimental equipment and techniques to visualise concepts beyond human vision, Craig strives to tell the stories that often go untold, crafting each frame with passion and precision. Photography is not just a profession; it’s the window through which he invites others to explore the depth and diversity of life’s tapestry. |
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Mel Butterworth
Known for her passion for railways Mel uses photography to explore and understand this interest in unique ways. Her practice strays away from typical railway photography, bringing something more contemporary to railway focused imaging. As a railway enthusiast Mel is naturally inclined to always approach her work with a positive mindset, ignoring many of the flaws of passenger rail travel in the uk and instead highlighting what makes British railways so special to herself and and others In making work that celebrates railways she hopes she can inspire more to appreciate train travel as much as she does. |
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Maisie Challender
"The Truckleducks: Enchanted Shadows" is an enchanting and evocative photographic series that masterfully captures the wide-eyed wonder, boundless imagination, and carefree spirit of childhood. The project is a beautiful visual representation of a heart-warming, family-wrote book. It vividly details the adventures of the author and their children, offering a glimpse into their shared experiences and cherished moments. Each photograph in the series is inspired by a different scene from the book, bringing to life the magical world of the Enchanted Shadows. This captivating series, filled with vibrant imagery and endearing characters, is certain to enchant viewers of all generations. |
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Stacey Falconer
Website "Ascending Horizons" documents my personal triumph of conquering Criffel, a mountain that became my nemesis. Despite setbacks, including a heart attack, the desire to conquer Criffel grew stronger. With unwavering determination and the support of my dear friend Tommy and faithful dog Dotty, I finally stood atop Criffel almost four years later. This exhibition showcases the monumental journey, conveying the emotions, struggles, and triumphs associated with pushing oneself to accomplish seemingly insurmountable goals. Ascending Horizons serves as a visual testament to the transformative power of perseverance, demonstrating that with determination and support, any mountain, both literal and metaphorical, can be conquered. |
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Caitlin Fleming
An artist based in the North East of England who specialises in photography. Using photography as their chosen medium to explore feminist and queer critical theory. With expertise in still-life, portraits, and street photography - as well as knowledge of 35mm film development and processing. Currently exploring the intersection of femininity, beauty, and decay within my most recent project, Immaculate Repugnance, inviting contemplation on the liminal spaces between beauty and repulsion. |
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Ophelia Boman Jorgensen
Ophelia describes herself as a visual storyteller. Born in Sweden but raised in Australia and England, Ophelia’s practice is often imbued with the experience of these diverse cultures and their effects upon her as an individual. Her work conveys an investigation into the relationship between personal experience and extracts from wider concepts, particularly those rooted in nature, relationships, human psychology, philosophy, and history. Complex narratives establish a visual dialogue between the internal (self) and the external, exploring the relationship between the visual and the conceptual which is informed by her academic background in Art History. Her work transforms human experience into artistic expression, instigating a collective understanding for individualistic experience. |
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William Niven
William Niven is a photographer based in Dumfries & Galloway, whose practice involves exploring the environment of Southwest Scotland. William uses photography to express his Autism, ADHD, and CVI, to share how he sees, interacts, and thinks about the world often built for the neurotypical mind. Through experimentation with artificial light and multiple exposures, his work explores the boundaries and limitations of the still image. He is interested in the tactile nature of the photograph. William’s practice explores the connections between the body and space, the natural world, and the effects of humanity upon the natural world. |
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