Four Photographers Reveal Their Perspectives of London Cityscape
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Check out the stunning snapshots of London captured by four talented photographers commissioned by FT Weekend Magazine's director of photography, Emma Bowkett. Each artist offers their unique perspective on the bustling city. Heather Agyepong, Hannah Hughes, and Jermaine Francis will be showcased at Photo London's milestone 10th anniversary exhibition, London Lives. Meanwhile, Lucia Pizzani's work will be showcased as part of a solo booth presentation at "Of Roots and Vessels."
Lucia Pizzani
As the world battled Covid-19, south London's lush green spaces – Dulwich Woods, Brockwell Park, and Tooting Common – served as a refuge for many. It is during these challenging times that Lucia began working on her latest collages, aptly titled Acorazada (Armoured). These artworks depict nature as a sanctuary, shielding us from diseases, acting as a barrier that absorbs viruses and shelters various species.
Her works feature the ancient oak and fern, emblematic of the local flora. The pieces, titled "Verde London, Naciente and Creciente," meaning "Born and Growing," portray a human-nature hybrid blending with the trees. This transformation encapsulates the journey of a migrant, reflecting her own move from Caracas to London – a journey shared by many in this vibrant city.
Lucia Pizzani's FT commission will be exhibited at "Of Roots and Vessels" at Victoria Law Projects, Photo London.
Hannah Hughes
Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's Inn Fields presents an alternate take on London. Originally the home of a renowned London architect, it now hosts an array of archaeological fragments, plaster casts, and models. These collections, said to have been Soane's personal mementos, inspired Hannah for her London expeditions.
Using Soane's museum as her muse, Hannah embarked on a deliberate exploration of material evidence from the past, leading to fascinating new creations in the present. Imbued with an imaginative spirit, Hannah used empty spaces between fragments as her canvas,drawing shapes based on the edges of these historic relics. These artistic voids were then crafted in clay and polished brass, forming new encounters reminiscent of the original artifacts.
Hannah Hughes's FT commission can be seen in the London Lives exhibition at Photo London.
Heather Agyepong
Burned out from a tumultuous year, Heather sought solace at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine in Limehouse. There, amidst the chapel's tranquil ambiance, she found a profound sense of peace and comfort she had never experienced in London before.
Her work will be part of the London Lives exhibition at Photo London, immortalizing moments of tranquility and rejuvenation amid life's challenges in the heart of the city.
Jermaine Francis
Pondering the elusive nature of time, Jermaine has incorporated photography's unstable properties into his practice. He believes that this medium offers a unique state akin to time travel, capturing fleeting moments and preserving them for all to marvel at.
Hailing from a working-class town in the Black Country's post-industrial region, Jermaine's art process has been greatly influenced by his roots and the various phases of London's growth. He presents a kaleidoscopic visual narrative that intertwines the city's past and present, multiple layers interacting harmoniously and frictionlessly.
The women in his images are crucial components of this layered tapestry, each weaving their unique stories into the fabric of London's history.
Jermaine Francis's FT commission can be seen in the London Lives exhibition at Photo London.
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- Lucia Pizzani's latest collage series, titled Acorazada, depicts nature as a sanctuary during difficult times, like the Covid-19 pandemic, offering a barrier against diseases and providing shelter for various species.
- Emma Bowkett, the FT Weekend Magazine's director of photography, commissioned four talented photographers, including Lucia Pizzani, to capture stunning snapshots of London's bustling city.
- This year, Hannah Hughes found inspiration from Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's Inn Fields, using empty spaces between fragments as her canvas for new creations, crafting them in clay and polished brass.
- Jermaine Francis incorporates photography's unstable properties into his practice, believing that this medium offers a unique state akin to time travel, capturing fleeting moments and preserving them for all to marvel at.
- Heather Agyepong sought solace at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine in Limehouse during a tumultuous year and will immortalize moments of tranquility in London's heart through her work displaying at Photo London's London Lives exhibition.
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