Fergus Heron’s work is interesting to me because of his unique approach to his landscapes. He places importance on exhibition, whether that is in a formal space or other public display, regarding this as the ‘principal medium of spectatorship’ These are places for discussion, debate, social interaction and engagement. His photographs are predominantly made close to his home and are a combination of urban and suburban environments, each containing elements of the other. He chooses to shoot in quiet periods, without the distraction of people or animals, this is intended to allow the viewer to put themselves in the frame more easily and to see the space more clearly, without distraction. I think that with his urban environments in particular, this gives them a quality like a film set. I am particularly interested in his more suburban, rural photographs. He is using a large format camera and uses a chromogenic print process. The quality of his prints is sublime. The camera, film and processing decisions that he has made have resulted in photographs that are full of depth and colour. The scenes are reminiscent of Guiting wood, the place at the core of my childhood memories and experiences. the place I learned so much about nature and its role in building my foundations. The photographs below are from two different series, Hammonds Pond (2011-2012) and Harlands Pond (2013)
This work reminds me to look at my photographs for a BA module. I think that there are similarities and it might be interesting to look at how I might approach the area now, with more experience and a clearer understanding of my motivations.
Lucinda Taylor 