Anthropocene case studies

Darian Mederos 

Darian is a painter and visual artist who is known for his unique and abstract approach to painting. He is best recognised for his signature bubble wrap style where he paints a bubbles over a portrait giving the image added texture and effect. He attended an art school in Cuba for 2 years and then finished his degree at San Alejandro in Havana.

Nick Fancher 

Nick Fancher is a photographer, author, and educator who specialises in dramatic lighting, where he often employs the use of bold colours and experimental camera techniques. He is particularly known for his efficient method of working, which is with the use of minimal gear, often in unconventional locations. Nick graduated from Ohio State with a BFA in photography in 2005 and has authored several books on his techniques

Hendrik Kerstens and Vika Pobeda

Hendrik Kerstens is a Dutch photographer who photographs his daughter Paula. He began a series of photographing his daughter’s life, initially capturing her in everyday poses and attire, documenting intimate moments. He gradually expanded his photography to create carefully composed portraits that refer to the works of the Dutch Old Masters and the Italian Renaissance. These images use everyday items as props, such as a dishtowel or cream standing in for a maiden’s cloth and wig, and still rely on Paula as his primary subject

Vika Pobeda is a photographer and videographer who is known for her commercial work for different companies. She is known for her portraits and colourful advertising work.

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