As part of the writing team, one of my jobs was to create the bio for the Free Range exhibition in London, this would then go on to be published on our website in order to inform individuals' about who we are, as well as including some background history and information about our home town; Plymouth, and also discussing themes relating to the work that we have been creating.
Who we are-
Coalescence is a class of fifteen third year students and emerging artists whom have all studied on the BA photography degree together at the Plymouth College of Art. We are all passionate individuals who have a very unique style when it comes to photography and the way that we choose to display our work, often relating to personal themes within our projects with a strong message to follow.
Plymouth- up and coming city-
Plymouth has emerged like the phoenix from its war time devastation and destruction, into the inviting and modernistic ‘Ocean City’. It continues to involve and embrace its historical past, one example being the Pilgrim Fathers on their sail to America alongside Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada. Plymouth is a well known naval base. Along side this, the city offers an Oceanic life style and activities.
Distinguishing Fine Art photography from Commercial photography-
When working as a Commercial photographer the individual is usually working for an individual and/or a company. As part of this they are required to meet a set criterion with careful guidelines and usually a restricted time scale in which to create the work. Whereas, Fine Art photography is something that is very subjective to the audience of which their thoughts and opinions may differ from the photographic art piece.
Aspects of work displayed-
The work that has been and is still being produced by individuals from the cohort of BA photography varies within its topic, style and form; closely looking at subjects such as, Political views, Human interaction and prejudism encompassing the use of social media and how we conform to ‘societies’ ideals, the use of Digital Manipulation to change the aesthetics of the images, as well as looking at Human versus nature. All of the work that is created as part of the Free Range Show in London will be constructed using many different forms, some being installations, prints and/or use of projection along with sound.
