Concerns

1. Representation. Photography has long been recognized as a powerful tool for representation because it has the ability to capture a moment in time and visually communicate ideas and experiences. The way subjects are represented in photographs can influence how they are perceived and understood by viewers. It is a complex and multifaceted concept, influenced by various technical, artistic, cultural, and ethical factors. How will my visual choices shape and influence how my concept and subject matter are perceived?

2. Sustaining an ethical practice. When exploring an environmental theme or subject, a photographer can be seen to assume a set of moral standards or beliefs. He/ she could be seen as hypocritical or insensitive if their practice and methods contradict the ethical or moral stance assumed in their work. I will seek to ensure I don’t undermine the credibility of myself and my project by maximising sustainable processes and materials wherever possible.

3. The paradox of sustainability. Some argue that consumer-oriented societies are socially and ecologically self-destructive.[4] Therefore the development of civilisation is inherently unsustainable. How does my practice and this project address this concern?