In our blog we like to keep an eye out for interesting photography projects from established or up and coming artists - today we are looking at photographer Martin Pickard and his depiction of the last days in the life of a home.
"Demolition is as much a part of the life of a house as the original building process was, and these images certainly show this in a vivid and dramatic light. The photo 'window frame' could be from a disaster zone, or war torn city. The congruent angles of 'decline' are visually satisfying, and 'towering over.' has a definite sense of menace. One thing that really elevates these pictures is their excellent colour saturation and density, the post processing is crucial here. The wrecking crane in 'making space.' looks like an insects leg, and the sense of scale starts to blur. 'Floor 17 ' (with its tiny 'Health & Safety' sticker) is a beautiful composition, and 'hanging by a thread' is two dimensional, complex and painterly. This photographer obviously thought deeply about the commission and has produced original work."
http://martinpickard.me/wordpress/
