Currently researching the impact of community photography workshops and how photography organisations can be a model for sustainable social enterprise, Simon is interested in exploring and discussing all areas of photography and the broader image making landscape. In particular Simon is interested in the tension between photography as an art and a vocation and photography’s impact on the art world, in both contemporary and historic contexts.
Research papers and articles:
Approaches to Teaching Photography in FE/HE: Vocational vs Academic and the Gap in Knowledge (2022)
How photography influenced and impacted two twentieth century artists and their practice. (2020)
Contemporary Fine Art Research Project: Breathe (2021)
A short film reflecting on the project Breathe, examining photography as contemporary art.