Merry Crisis
As the year draws to a close, I’m absolutely delighted to have been selected for Phantasmal Gallery’s current online exhibition!
For this concept, I used Polaroid 600 green reclaimed film to document my memories of a trip to the backrooms. The unique tones of the film lend an otherworldly atmosphere to these liminal spaces, capturing the essence of fleeting moments and blurred realities.
*The Exhibition was live between 10th December 2024 - 10th January 2025 here
I’ve now uploaded my gallery here.
Using the same film stock, I recently experimented with emulsion lifts onto patient information leaflets, inspired by my experiences dealing with the ongoing UK medication shortages.
The fragile, fragmented images reflect the feeling of trying to hold yourself together whilst being unable to control your outward emotions.
It’s currently still the beginnings of an idea, but something I’m keen to explore further.
One thing that never fails to lift my spirits is getting the scans back from a roll of film. It’s a small but important reminder that the process of creating—even if the results are nothing to write home about—can still bring moments of joy and meaning.
Using my Olympus LT-1 with Kodak Eastman film, I took these images on my way to and from work, as well as during a walk I forced myself to take to the cemetery in the middle of Storm Bert (not the best idea I’ve ever had).
While I usually prefer using an SLR for the greater control it gives over exposure and framing, the point-and-shoot allowed me to capture shots quickly and spontaneously — something that was especially useful given the weather at the time.
And finally, looking forward to 2025 I’ve taken a leap and signed up for an 8-week part-time course in filmmaking.
It’s something I’ve wanted to explore for a while, and I’m excited to learn new skills and see how they might shape future creative projects.
