Simon Wheatley
Who is Simon Wheatley
Simon Wheatley is a British photographer who has made a name for himself in the grime music scene. He is known for his candid and intimate portraits often of male grime artists, which capture the raw energy and emotion of the genre. Through his work, Wheatley has helped to document and celebrate the vibrant culture of grime, which has become a defining feature of contemporary British music.
How does the work relate to both exam theme(s) and your ideas?
Grime music has been known to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes, and has provided a platform for artists to explore issues related to masculinity and identity. Through his work in the grime music scene, Wheatley has helped to document and celebrate this aspect of the genre, which has become a defining feature of contemporary British music.
Examples of his work
Why have you chosen the artist?
I have chosen this artist reference to base my images off as he is seen to be influential. Wheatley is influential due to his unique perspective on the grime music scene. His photographs capture the spirit and energy of the genre, and provide an intimate look into the lives of grime artists. Wheatley’s work has helped to document and celebrate the culture of grime, which has become a defining feature of contemporary British music. His photographs have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and havebeen published in numerous books and magazines.
What is the meaning/ concept/ context of their work?
Simon Wheatley’s work is all about capturing the energy and authenticity of the grime music scene. He’s known for his candid shots of performers and fans, which really capture the raw emotion and excitement of the moment. His work is all about conveying the passion and intensity of the music and the people who love it.
How will you respond creatively?
I could attempt to incorporate some of the elements of Simon Wheatley’s work into my own photography, such as capturing candid shots of people in the moment or experimenting with different lighting and angles to create a more dynamic image. I could also try attending a grime music event, using Simon Wheatley’s work as inspiration for my own shots.