My idea for this exam project is to capture unique angles of contrasting architecture throughout Jersey, focusing on the binary description of simple & complex. Inspired by photographers such as Gabrielli Basilico and Matthieu Venot, I will use techniques such as low angles or framing to capture a series of Images showing variety in architectural design.

To me simple & complex simply means the physical/ visual appearance of something, whether it be an intricate finance building or a simple flat block blended into the sky to look like a painting. This is why I have chosen to focus my study on architecture as it can often be described as on either end of this scale. I do however believe that while a photo may be perceived as simple upon first looks, when given meaning &/or context something simple can also be complex. This could be things such as historical or cultural significance of the building, usually related to its history- for example Buckingham Palace is frequently photographed as it represents the wealth and status of the royal family, and England how ever it also represents the divide between the classes in England. I will be using this sort of association by creating pieces based on Jersey financial buildings + new high end apartments as they stand at the centre of Jersey inevitable gentrifiation.

I will be presenting my work in the form of framed prints, varying in size- some of which I will be framing next to each other in order to give contrast (eg simple candid shot of a wall next to a complex photo of a church) as well as pieces which appear as somewhat complex patterns art on first look. Alongside this I will be attempting to create a sort of collage of some of my prints . In order to further expand my project, I will be sampling the sounds I hear while I am taking these photos, and producing a sound track to play over a display of my images. I plan to use things such as bird noises, cars passing by, the echoing voices from children inside fort regent etc to give my photos some more depth and link to my previous idea on how context creates complexity.