Supporting Work
Gwaith Taclus
Screenprint etch resist on copper plate.
Hand in Glove
Series of photographs taken by myself in May at the Corgi knitwear factory,
Ammanford, South Wales. This was the factory where my mother worked on
leaving school in 1951 and remains a thriving enterprise with some fifty
employees. There is a real sense of camaraderie at the premises with local
people who have been there throughout their lives, many having been 40 years
there.
Main Copper Plate
Various images of the process referred to above for the main copper plate
“Cadw Amser”.
Copper Test Plate
Copper Test Plates which were utilised prior the main plate for the piece
“Cadw Amser” (Keep Time) shown in the Resolved section. This being a
photograph from the underpass leading from Taibach/Port Talbot to the M4
and South Wales. These were worked on over 2 days in the Etching studio and
produced from screen print and screen etch resist. Submerged in ferric acid
over periods of twenty minutes over two days to determine the preferred
effect. Having done so the main piece was then similarly treated and where
a solution of ammonia, vinegar and salt was also experimented with. Various
photographs were taken at timely intervals. Prints were also taken from the
piece at a later stage following an exhibition held.
Monoprint
Further to research into the industries of South Wales I experimented with
printing onto salvaged, broken pieces of slate. I used a metal stencil
(Port Talbot steelworks outline) cut from water jet and printed by hand
onto a piece of chipboard.
Right to Play
Images from “Right To Play”. During my research of the Rhondda Valley and
the Industrial Revolution in South Wales I discovered that the Welsh
Government published the first play policy in the world in 2002. This being
based on the principle that the UNCRC recognises the importance of play.
This resonated with myself as both an educator and parent. Earlier in the
course I had visited the site of the Aberfan mining disaster where 116
children and 28 adults tragically lost their lives when a coal waste tip
came crashing onto a school as they were preparing for the day’s lessons.
There is a beautiful memorial site at the location now with a park for
children to play. When I visited late one afternoon it was full of children
and parents with a real sense of community in the village itself. The
photograph itself is of my son when he was young and we were throwing a
tennis ball to each other.
Route to College
Photographs taken (camera phone) on route to and from college. I now enjoy
photography more and these are often used as references for current or
future projects. These are often randomly taken but simply something which
has caught my eye and made me look again. This is an interesting process in
itself. Reviewing them over periods of time I also find valuable. This was
something that Robert Frank undertook throughout his career and which I
have referred to elsewhere (Research) in the website.
Welsh Rugby
Work Swansea
Photographs taken in the Swansea area over recent weeks. On leaving
university I worked at the DVLA in Morriston and I have always had a
fondness for both that time and the place itself. Being in my early 20s it
seemed such an uncomplicated time where my main focus was community and
friendships. It was a major employer at the time (mid 1980s) but that has
now dwindled due to digitalisation. I also obtained a number of photographs
using the "in car” Garmin system which was interesting to explore with. The
main photograph taken was then used during a laser cut process and relief
printed onto several surfaces along with digitally printing onto a large
sheet of red tracing paper which produced an interesting effect. Image 3681
was similarly produced from laser cut onto a salvaged piece of plywood and
printed onto card and coloured laminate and re photographed.
Other
Lime Firms
M4 Underpass Port Talbot
Risograph
Photo Lithography
Collage/Screenprint M4 Underpass
