Not
Just about water. Wiro Mag: Aqua
My
contribution to this publication includes two of my photographic
works and some thoughts on the subject of water
Wiro
Mag: Aqua brings together the work of thirty-one artists from around
the world, underpinned by the theme of water.
“When
it comes to elements that bring humans together, can any contend
water? Everything we understand depends on this precious resource in
some way. Hydration, food, hygiene, materials, transport, and
enrichment would all collapse without it. Water is a hub for all
aspects of life, and connot be understated. .The publication curates
the work of creatives who evaluate and engage with water on a
granular level. Highlighting their concerns, feelings, memories,
aspirations, and more in relation to this huge topic.”
Lyndon
Watkinson, editor and publisher
My
various portfolios contain numerous works from different disciplines
that are directly and indirectly related to water/aqua. For this
project, however, I decided to approach the topic from a slightly
different perspective. The first work, "Open/Close – Drought,"
deals metaphorically with water scarcity and drought. "Don't
take it for granted." The second proposal, "Help me...
Raindrops!", deals with the opposite through too much water.
Raindrops... too much water. Secondly, a few harmless raindrops at
the beginning can be a harbinger of catastrophic flooding or a
devastating period of continuous rain.
"Wiro
Mag:Aqua” is the sixth iteration of a publication series published
and produced by SU4IP. (Sheffield, UK).
Wiro-bound/digitally printed/A5/72 pages
instagram: @lyndonwatkinson