Photopocene with Susa Solero - Episode 13

I am delighted to be joined by Susa Solero for this episode of the Photopocene podcast.

Based in Germany, Susa has been detailing litter to help encourage people to think about the negative impact of littering.

We speak about how she makes use of time on train journeys to create painterly landscapes and her love for minimalism and abstract forms.

Although Susa doesn't class herself as a professional photographer, her strong style and interpretation across varied topics most certainly shows her eye for creating images to contemplate, both visually and through her creative use of words.

Find out how the word constipation makes us giggle. Visit https://anchor.fm/photopocene

To see more of Susa's work, visit https://www.susasolero.com/

To find out about her work on show, go to: https://www.susasolero.com/projects-awards-events-and-press/awards-and-events/

For her latest exhibition, see https://www.lostudiosabineuhdris.com/aktuell.html

You can find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/susassight/

And on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/susassight

Don't forget, if you'd like to share your photo practice and how it relates to eco-conscious ideas or raises awareness of environmental matters, do get in touch via https://www.josiepurcellphotography.com/contact

Photopocene with Jonathan Straight - Episode 12

I'm joined on this episode by street and documentary photographer, Jonathan Straight.

Jonathan doesn't specifically use his photography to raise awareness of environmental issues (his day job is heavily related to things such as water resources and waste management) but his topics do reflect or connect to them.

We chat about his latest photo book Vegans in Iceland. It's a great insight into the country, its vegans, and discussions around the benefit of a plant-based diet.

We also chat about the ethics of street photography, how Jonathan gets so close to his subjects and how, on occasion, he has remained in touch with some of them like the woman from Russia who he still meets occasionally for a coffee since their random meeting on a London street some years ago.

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To take a look at Jonathan's work, head over to his Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/straightpix/

You can also find out about his book at https://www.artbukz.com/product/vegans-in-iceland or for all books visit: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Jonathan-Straight

And you can find Jonathan's Eden images via https://opensea.io/collection/edenproject

If you would like to share your photographic story and how it relates to our environment or eco-conscious photo art, get in touch via https://www.josiepurcellphotography.com/photopocene

PHOTOPOCENE WITH SARAH GARROD - Episode 11

In this podcast, I am joined by the very talented Sarah Garrod.

A photographer and artist specialising in darkroom printing, portraiture, and experimental photography, Sarah is also a committed environmentalist and this informs her work which is often concerned with loss; the loss of green spaces and the loss of species.

We talk about Sarah's background and how she evolved her practice to where it is today. This takes us from her days working in community darkrooms to a recent commission using large-scale cyanotype and a new series, the Leaf project. In this, she creates beautiful portraits connecting everyday people to their natural environments on found leaves - listen in to find out how.

We chat about what informs her work, including quantum physics, and how understanding and valuing light sources has a huge influence on her work, whether using camera-less techniques or in the darkroom.

A mutual fascination with mermaids, the intriguing series title Here Be Dragons, a recycled darkroom and Sarah's artistic response in lockdown are uncovered too.

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This is just a flavour of our conversation and Sarah's photographic art.

See more of her work at sarahgarrod.co.uk

She has upcoming shows at deptfordx.org including a talk on 10 July - book for free at sarahgarrod.co.uk/deptford-x-opening-event

And check out September's Totally Thames Festival too.

You can follow Sarah on social media at:

Facebook SarahGPhotog

Instagram sarahg.photog

Don't forget, if you would like to take part in Photopocene, send me a message via josiepurcellphotography.com/contact

PHOTOPOCENE WITH EVA LAWRENCE - EPISODE 10

This Photopocene episode diverts slightly from the norm as I chat with multidisciplinary art-activist Eva Lawrence.

It was illuminating to talk about photography as a vital tool in sharing artwork relating to environmental issues.

Jellyfish to ancient viruses and protecting wildlands from development to ways to positively influence a consumerist society were just a few of the elements we touched upon as we discussed Eva's varied artistic outputs.

Listen in via https://anchor.fm/photopocene

Find out more about Eva and all of her art at:

instagram.com/evajoy_art

Website - Curator Space

Postcard Project show tickets

Flux Review

I'll be back to chatting with photo artists next time, so if you'd like to take part in Photopocene to share how you are employing photography to raise awareness of environmental matters, do get in touch via the Contact page.

PHOTOPOCENE WITH ZORAN DRAGELJ - EPISODE 9

Zoran Dragelj is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, producer/director based in Vancouver.

He describes himself as an auteur filmmaker, trying to formulate a delicate balance between appearances of things versus the hidden emotional reality in everyday life.

In recent short films and videos, he shows a panoramic view of contemporary experimental creations where the subject of physical motion and movement is tackled. He also tries to demonstrate how experimental films and videos can include some kind of storytelling.

In our chat, we spoke about 'flaneurship' and discovering new things in places you know well; about Vancouver, its history and surroundings; about his films, a new documentary with a self-taught Costa Rican artist, and an upcoming collaboration in the city.

But most importantly we looked at how Zoran's sense of place, whether local or global, influence the still and moving images he creates.

Listen in at: https://anchor.fm/photopocene

You can find out more about Zoran at:

https://www.instagram.com/attentionvan/

https://www.youtube.com/user/zoxx

https://www.facebook.com/zdragelj/

https://www.imdb.com

https://sussexfestivalofideas.co.uk/

https://www.biff-fest.com/

If you would like to take part in the Photopocene podcast, please get in touch via the contact page.

Photopocene with Natasha Sanchez - Episode 8

To celebrate World Environment Day 2021, I'm joined by New Orleans-based photographic artist, Natasha Sanchez.

We recorded the podcast on Earth Day so it seems apt to share our chat on this day.

Our conversation touches on what influences Natasha's work such as how humans have moved around but home is often found inside oneself, the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, and how we are nature and not separate from it.

We discuss some of her series including the Louisiana World Tour, which is a photographic & (mostly) philosophical road trip around the state of her world and inspired by a desire to find creative direction. We talk about the subsequent Ancient World Tour, which developed from the route taken in the Lousiana World Tour and reflects Natasha's love of ancient history and respect for the many Native American mounds she came across on her journey.

There are tales of termites, mention of mandalas, and frolics with fossils too.

We even talk about Betty the Bullhorn, but you'll need to listen in to find out more about that.

And it is delightful to discover another lumen-loving soul and fellow proponent of unfixed lumens with a black bag of originals hidden from the light.

Take a look at Natasha's work at https://www.natashasanchezcreates.com/

Back when we spoke, Natasha mentioned creating new work in time for the summer solstice (21 June). You might just find that on her website too.

You can follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/natashasanchez.creates/

There will be a version available with captions on my ShutterPod YouTube channel too.

If you would like to participate in Photopocene to share your eco-conscious photography in an audio way, please get in touch via josiepurcellphotography.com/contact.

Photopocene with STIG Marlon Weston - episode 7

This conversation will take you to the jungles of the Amazon, mountains in Spain, and the forests of Norway. There's even mention of a poisonous snake.

And you don't even have to leave home.

Stig Marlon Weston is a photographer based in Norway who often employs cameraless techniques and photographic materials to interpret his interest in how we/he see/s the world.  

We speak about how to let go to make art, challenge yourself to keep your work fresh, and how to still focus on short/long-term projects. 

Apologies for the little bit of echo and a few blips in this recording. Hopefully, it doesn't stop you from enjoying this fascinating chat with Stig.

Listen in at https://anchor.fm/photopocene

You can see Stig's work at http://www.weston.no/

Stig will also be taking part in the Copenhagen Photo Festival; is displaying work with the Soho Photo Gallery, New York; and will be running a workshop at the Barcelona Experimental Photo Festival.

Stig can also be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stigmw/

And he also runs Cyan Studio.

If you would like to take part in Photopocene and share your eco-conscious photography in an audio way, do please get in touch.

A version with captions will be available on my ShutterPod YouTube channel too.

Photopocene with Sroyon Mukherjee - Episode 6

Hello - glad you are here and listening to the Photopocene podcast with me, Josie Purcell.

This time, I'm joined by a photographer who is discovering a passion for pinhole photography, Sroyon Mukherjee. But to create the pinhole cameras, Sroyon takes household items and upcycles them.

I love this idea and may well be raiding my recycling bins to see what items I can turn into a pinhole camera instead.

We also talk about water resources, vintage cameras, writing about photography, and even beekeeping.

Find out more about Sroyon on Instagram at instagram.com/midtonegrey.

You can read his photography articles on 35mmc.com or casualphotophile.com too.

If you would like to share your story about how your photographic work relates to environmental matters, please get in touch via josie[at]josiepurcellphotography.com or via the Contact page.

For a version with captions, go to my ShutterPod YouTube channel at youtu.be/bvA31I-Z_hY

Photopocene with Minna Kokko - Episode 5

What a wonderful conversation with visual artist, Minna Kokko.

Her love for nature and deep appreciation of how we are nature is clear. 

Discovering more about what motivates her to create her artwork, and, by doing so, how her work can pose questions relating to the connection and/or disconnection people have to the natural world is fascinating.

Our chat weaves in Japanese culture, trees, calligraphy, Auvers-sur-Oise, Minna's daughter as muse, microscopes, and much more. 

Listen to the latest Photopocene podcast at: anchor.fm/photopocene/

You can find out more about Minna at:

instagram.com/minnakokko_artist/

minnakokko.com/

aralya.fr/artistes/minna-kokko/

katmapped.org/2021-spring-show%3A-jungle

tebbsgallery.com/

I hope you enjoy listening. You can see a version with captions on my ShutterPod/Photopocene YouTube channel too.

Let me know if you’d like to take part in Photopocene via josiepurcellphotography.com

PHOTOPOCENE - Episode 4

It's been great to chat with self-taught photographer and passionate sustainable photo practice person, Holly Gilman.

We discuss topics from what sparked her interest in environmental issues, the importance of managing mental health and eco-anxiety to how she has recently taken the plunge with YouTube videos.

Holly also shares details of her peers who are inspiring her in this field and her work with 35mmc.com (including a photo book) plus much more.

Listen in at https://anchor.fm/photopocene

You can find out more about Holly at:

https://schoolofholly.wordpress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/makingphotographicpracticesmoresustainable

https://www.instagram.com/schoolofholly/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YonQNeYlnBk

https://www.35mmc.com/26/04/2021/photography-through-the-pandemic-35mmcs-first-book-by-holly-gilman/

I hope you enjoy listening and finding out more about Holly. You can see a version with captions at https://youtu.be/zTWll25MUOk

Let me know if you’d like to take part in Photopocene via the Contact page.