Thursday, 3 October 2013

Research: Public Transport Photographers and Photographic Series

Seen as though I'm doing a project around public transport and the commute, I guess I might aswell start by researching photographers who have done such work! Where better to start my research than with Walker Evans and his 1938-41 project 'Many Are Called', in which he concealed a camera in his jacket and rode the New York subway, catching people unawares, creating a body of work that would otherwise not have been possible, or at least would have had nowhere near the same effect.




Now, in my project I would like to steer clear of photographing any members of the public (although this is subject to change ;]) but I think Evans' work is a great starting platform for me in this project. 

The feeling of loneliness on the commute is something I think we can all relate to, and this is the feeling I want to try and bring to people when they see the finished piece (Hopefully), but I would also like to show the passing of time, also the world, as we gaze out of the window, thinking about what you're going to have for tea that night or planning your days tasks en route to the office, fingers crossed this can be achieved! 

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