River Thames Series, 2006
Collection:UAL Art Collection
Date: 2006
Artist: Jacob Carter (British)
Dimensions:
Framed size: 29 x 38 cm each (3 pieces)
Medium: Giclée print
Object number: UAC 513
DescriptionJacob studied BA Photography at Camberwell College of Arts. He says:
'The fabric of cities stand as testament to the unrelenting development by man upon once open land. Layer upon layer of dense building and rebuilding; the constant urge to improve upon or change the surrounding environment have given rise to vivid cityscapes. Empty wharfs, unused power stations and other now derelict buildings of industry stand as the ruins and remains of once cutting-edge technologies.
I believe a similar parallel exists in the world of photography. A catalogue of photographic processes and techniques now cast aside by progress stand testament to this.
This work is a result of a long interest in the aesthetic of early photographic methods, in particular colour postcards from the 18th century. I have attempted to synthesise the colours, textures and tones that have become synonymous with a more primitive era of photography.
The techniques are the result of much research, experimenting with methods such as Gum Bichromate and salt printing, as well as using varnishes. The resulting images were created using specifically chosen expired film stock (expiry date 1970!) and then perfecting the images digitally'.
'The fabric of cities stand as testament to the unrelenting development by man upon once open land. Layer upon layer of dense building and rebuilding; the constant urge to improve upon or change the surrounding environment have given rise to vivid cityscapes. Empty wharfs, unused power stations and other now derelict buildings of industry stand as the ruins and remains of once cutting-edge technologies.
I believe a similar parallel exists in the world of photography. A catalogue of photographic processes and techniques now cast aside by progress stand testament to this.
This work is a result of a long interest in the aesthetic of early photographic methods, in particular colour postcards from the 18th century. I have attempted to synthesise the colours, textures and tones that have become synonymous with a more primitive era of photography.
The techniques are the result of much research, experimenting with methods such as Gum Bichromate and salt printing, as well as using varnishes. The resulting images were created using specifically chosen expired film stock (expiry date 1970!) and then perfecting the images digitally'.