Survival Exterior  Atmosphere  Nature  Variety  Growth Imperfect  Wildlife  Vitality  Form Climate Rural Geographical Landscape Design Natural

ENVIRONMENT

Culture Development Uniformity Monotony Decay Robust Disposition Conflict Diversity Society Architecture Destruction Formation Technology Agriculture Synthetic

The word environment can be interpreted in many different ways but basically reflects ‘The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates’. The discussed in class how we could interpret and use this word in a our own work as well as given suggestions by the exam board. the main focus was the theme of the ‘natural world’ such as everything that is not man-made. We also discussed how this project could be based around our own social and cultural environment and even mental where we could explore our thoughts and emotions.

After looking at the environmental landscapes of photographers Richard Misrach and Michael Marten I was inspired to focus on the environment for my Exam. they focused on changes in the environments as well as how people changed the landscape. I plan on exploring the juxtaposition of the industrial and urban with the rural environment and how they effect and fight with each other. Above I have given a list of words, the first  section feature words relating to the natural landscape and the second portray how we have changed it. I also plan on focusing on how the earth re grows around and fights against man made structures, such as ivy growing over wall windows and cracks in concrete where mud and foliage has come through. I also plan on looking at the work of Joel Sternfeld who looks at abandoned and overgrown locations such as train lines thru ought America.

I plan on revisiting these photographers as well as exploring the work of photographer and artist Tanja Deman who explores the environment and the buildings and architecture of today. I think this project would be interesting to explore in jersey and the variety and culture thru ought each parish as well as explore how we have changed our island, this adds a more personal element to my project.

Physical – observed and recorded environment

I plan on focusing on the physical alterations and effects of the landscape rather then the psychological (constructed and imagined environment). These physical changes are what is presented visually to the viewer, where everything is in front of them.

Exploring Binary Opposites

I plan on looking at binary opposites between the rural and industrial environment, I also plan on emphasizing this in over ways such as light/dark, east/west as well as colours and textures.

Natural and Synthetic Light

I plan on exploring the mix of natural and synthetic lighting in my work as an interesting example of this clash of environments.