In this post I talk about my photographic art practice and how this has allowed me to produce new relationships between myself, other people and the world. I then discuss the role of visual images in artistic experimentation and how this interconnects with the use of visual imagery in pedagogical documentation or inquiry-led learning practices in early childhood education. Experimention and learning through images has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. Since I was first taught photography at school (thank you Georgina Campbell) I have experimented with a myriad of photographic processes including medium format cameras, scanners and digital photography. My photos have focused on the relationship between landscape and the subject matter’s psychological world. Creating and thinking through images has allowed me to experience things and learn in a way that could not be done with words. Learning new artistic skills, techniques and concepts…
2015 Engage Conference: Young people working with art and artists
Late last year I attended and presented at the 2015 ‘Engage’ conference in Glasgow, Scotland. The conference theme was focused on young people’s programs and partnerships with art galleries. You can read my reflections from the conference on the Centre for Research in Arts, Creativity and Literacies blog here.