Week 28 – Final Thoughts

I have been thinking for some time what to put for this last post. I am actually finding this much more challenging than expected, as there is so much that has happened over the duration of my FMP. I no longer recognise my photography practice, nor see my work as I use to. At the […]

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Week 26 – Exhibition Night Part 2

My second exhibition of Riparian has gone very well. Hosted at the hub in Budleigh the screening attracted 17 people, mostly local residents. As before the film was shown in full and the audience were then given the chance to feedback on what they had seen. Figure 1 Hosted in the hubs main function room, […]

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Week 26 – FMP Portfolio

In my last one to one with Wendy, we discussed the developments of my FMP PDF submission. I had initially been considered setting out my PDF with each story represented by two images, one establishing – showing the Signifier – scene or location and one more abstract – indicating the more Signified angle. The ambition […]

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Week 25 – The First Exhibition

My first public exhibition of Riparian has gone very well and has highlighted some critical areas for development. During the film showing a total of 31 people attended, a mix of ages and backgrounds, but all notably part of the local community. I was encouraged by this as I had not expected so many to […]

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Week 23 – The Order of Things

I am very struck by how easy it is to become confused within your own practice!. I have started to set out the possible order for the films ready for the public exhibition. I am also experimenting with images that could then be submitted as part of my FMP. These images need to relate to […]

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Week 22 – All At Sea!

This week has also seen the completion of two additional stories, one from Charlie and one from Lorraine. Lorraine’s Story is fascinating, and one I have enjoyed developing. Covering a life long history of travel, mostly at sea, Lorraine tells the tale of the many rivers that she has sailed on over the years. This […]

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Week 22 – Geology

Following on from my meeting with Wendy, I managed to complete the Geology film that I had been working on with Anthony. As an ambassador for the Jurassic Coast, Anthony was able to speak very eloquently and passionately about the area’s geology. I subject that I felt was essential to include as it represents the […]

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Week 21 – Ecology and Education

Furthering on from the history element to Riparian – this week also saw the completion of the Ecology and Educational relationships of the river. Thanks to Clinton Devon Estates, Sam – Head of Wildlife & Conservation and Kate – Countryside Learning Officer, both agreed to do separate stories for Riparian. Both audio recordings were made […]

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Week 21 – A River History

This last few days have seen a great deal of activity for Riparian. One of the leading project ambitions – to collect information on river history – has been achieved. With much help from the Lower Otter Valley Association and the Fairlynch Museum in Budleigh, the project now has a comprehensive review of the history […]

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Week 20 – An Introduction is Made

I have spent this weekend working on the proposed exhibition film. I have decided to show the films independently through the project website and now new Facebook page @riparians and also to show all the stories as one feature film as my public exhibition. This idea gives me two methods of audience engagement that I […]

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Week 20 – The Cormorant

I have recently been collecting film footage along the river for an audio story submitted by Sylvie. She speaks very emotively of her journey the river took her upon. Sylvie first visited the River Otter in 2014 and very quickly became fond of the space. She would regularly travel to the area to enjoy weekends […]

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Week 19 – The Horse and the Butterfly

Two other submissions that have recently been sent though to Riparian have been two poems, one by Sarah on the day of a life of an equestrian and one by Dave, a poet and radio broadcaster. Both have been self-recorded, and both have been produced with relation to the Otter River. Sarah’s is a very […]

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