I felt that although the meeting was productive, it would have been useful to gain some feedback about the proposal. Throughout the meeting, there was discussion regarding the direction that my FMP project could take, possibly being subverted to a project about the sea. It was suggested that research should be directed towards maps and charts.

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The project I planned to work on would have a maritime theme about shipwrecks and wrecking. After the presentation, through the following discussion, some elements were removed to bring more focus and cohesiveness to the planned project. The original idea was too broad may be the grounds for two or three projects.

Colonialism was raised by CP and this aspect is one element that will add to the project that I had failed to include. An example book provided was Anarchy by William Dalrymple, and the work of Olivia Arthur – Stranger was also quoted. Further artists to consider would be Max Pinckers and Michal Iwanowski.

The advantage of the presentation is that this lays the foundation for the production of the FMP Proposal, which is the first piece of graded work that will be assessed against the learning outcomes LO5 Sustainability and LO7 Professionalism.

The next meeting is in the diary for feedback on the proposal that is due in on 14/02/2022

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The work he has produced over the decades resonates not only for the current project but passed as well. Some images such as the outflows or deltas lead to a very abstract image which is where Burtynsky aims his work, ‘I like it when the viewer can’t ‘get it’ instantly,” says Burtynsky, poring over one of his two-metre wide prints to find a clue that proves we are looking at a river delta, not just an abstract swirl of reds and browns.’ ¹

The image from the open cast copper mine shows that scale that mining has been allowed to expand in some regions of the world. Other mining images such as the Iberia collection show a more humble mining operation. It has to be realised that even the most humble of operations still impact the planet.

The image here entitled Iberia Quarries #4 Solubema Co Bencatel Portugal may be mistaken for a small mine but when you read the image you will see the road. At first, a road is just seen, but scaling the road against the large stone blocks and the size of a truck the true implications of the mine are realised.

This work ties well with my current project and the use of large-format, panoramic or aerial images is something to consider as the practice develops.

References

Figure 1 Edward Burtynsky Iberia Quarries #4 https://www.flowersgallery.com/artists/145-edward-burtynsky/

1 Oliver Wainwright https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/sep/15/edward-burtynsky-photography-interview

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