My work is attached to my frequent wanderings, discovering something new on the journey and in turn recording the encounter.
Trevor Ray Hart work has a unique focus on contemporary home-grown lifestyle. Capturing authentic imagery of people and places. His subjects can often be found framed against the picture-postcard backdrop of the countryside or the graphic shape and texture of urban locations. Using natural lighting and the ability to capture spontaneous and fleeting moments helps gives Trevor a strong aesthetic.
Personal work is also a key part of Trevor’s focus, always working on long term projects that involve his natural curiosity and wanderlust to meet people and explore new locations. Currently he has a photo at RWA Photo Open Exhibition, we catch up with him about it.
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Can you tell us a little bit more about your photo “Moss covered pines near Ardochrig, Scotland” Is it part of a bigger series of work?
Trevor Ray Hart
The print is part of a series of environments that connect to each other through my frequent wanderings, discovering something new on the journey and in turn recording the encounter. I enjoy my reactive approach to creating the artwork.
I created this image while exploring a forestry plantation. I found a small area of the pine trees within the forest, covered in this adorning hanging moss. It instantly transported me to a primeval, ancient woodland instead of the reality of standing in a young manmade forest.
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Why did you decide to apply to the RWA Photo Open Exhibition or how was the process of being selected?
Trevor Ray Hart
I follow the RWA on social media, along with some of the show’s exhibitors and selectors. I saw them promoting it and as I live near Bristol I wanted to be involved. The selection process was well organised as all the information was up on the RWA website along with occasional emails from the curatorial team.
Bristol has a vibrant photographic community – along with the RWA Photo Open exhibition, the Martin Parr Foundation and the Royal Photographic Society are all located there. So, lots of good shows to see throughout the year. I also chose to print and frame the work in Bristol, using Bread & Butter Studio and Niche Framing. Creating the print was nice and easy and great to work with the local creative community.
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What type of equipment you use, what camera you used?
Trevor Ray Hart
The image was captured on a digital Hasselblad. I’ve always preferred using large or medium format cameras because the slow working process is more considered and meditative. The Hasselblad’s files make it worthwhile as the detail and colours are always amazing.
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What’s next for you?
More wanderings and preparing for another group show. This time the gallery is in Cheltenham.
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