June 2025
A digital showcase of a selection of works made by University of Salford BA Photography students, in response to the works and themes of gallery exhibition Between the Earth and the Sky. With a curatorial statement by Collection Intern Eran Voisey.
Works are also on display in the New Adelphi Building – Atrium large screen from Monday 23rd June to Friday 25th July; plus a selection of printed works by Will Rowe selected for exhibition in the Clifford Whitworth Library, ground floor display case.
Reflections: Between the Earth and the Sky highlights lens-based artworks created in response to the exhibition Between the Earth and the Sky. In kinship with their initial inspiration, these artworks further explore the natural world and what it means to us as individuals. From being captivated by minute details, to exploring vast landscapes, or getting lost in contemplation, the featured artists invite you to reflect on how you interact with nature and how it influences you.
Through rippled and sunkissed waters, Natasha Judge and Jamey Cassidy remind us of the beauty and romance of the natural world. Meanwhile, photographic prints by Archie Gifford, and Katie Hunter call on us to be aware of humanity’s impact on nature. Similarly, Luke Speakman’s images (and photobook made from non-recyclable waste) emphasizes the importance of preservation and sustainability.
By getting up close and personal, Amelia Sampson and Levi Brown find beauty in the intricacies of leaves and ice – noticing what is often missed in a modern, fast-paced lifestyle. Additionally, Pavani Chandana makes fleeting moments tangible through the use of animated cyanotypes.
With the use of distorted reflections and brushed cyanotypes to evoke powerful emotions, Kiera Jones and Will Rowe explore the conceptual themes of fantasy and memory, and withdrawal and seclusion. Inspired by ancestral practices, Jarvis Best and Eran Voisey, using moving image and photographic collage, adventure through themes of oneness and spirituality; portraying how we may more deeply experience and connect with the landscape.
IMAGES: Click here to launch the Image Gallery as a PDF version.