Further Research- Nick Turpin
I have decided to do further research into one of my artists, Nick Turpin. As I researched last time Turpin is well known for his candid style photography as well as his use of harsh lines in architecture. However, Nick Turpin is also highly regarded for his project “On The Night Bus”. This was a street photography project and book that looks at commuters travelling home at night. This shoot was taken over three winters, and he used long lenses to achieve an intimate candid portrait. The aim of his project was to capture the “no man’s land” between their place of work and their home; the brief period in which people were able to be themselves. This series was published in November of 2017 and was exhibited at the Museum of London.
'Street Hard Hats'
By Nick Turpin
This photo showcases the daily routine of anonymous people as they travel through the never-ending cycle of work. The moisture on the windows due to condensation creates a distorting effect and allows the narrative of the image to be interpreted in a multitude of ways by the viewer. The moisture on the windows also adds a slight blur to the image, increasing the depth of field. Turpin separates the viewer from the anonymous subject as he takes the photograph through a window. This allows the viewer to understand that they are looking in on a moment of someone's life creating empathy and allowing an emotional connection to form between the subject and the viewer. From this image I plan on using glass and water through my raw photos and edits to distance the viewer from the image and creating a slight distorted effect to the photograph.
'Exodus”'
By Nick Turpin
This image also features in Nick Turpin’s project “On The Night Bus”, exploring the mundane journey from work to the homes of the subjects. The image also uses a glass separation as well as water to distort the image and distance the viewer from the subject. Nick Turpin explored colour in the image to create a vibrant and interesting image that captivates and draws in the viewer. These colours also reflect the emotions felt in the image. With the warmer colour associated with joy and the relief of finishing work, then the streak of a cool toned blue suggesting the subject is feeling some distress. This colour allows the viewer to connect on an emotional level with the subject. From this image I plan to use colour in my final photoshoot 5 to investigate emotions and human memories and connections.
Working towards my photoshoot 5, I would like to take inspiration from this project. I aim to take my images through glass windows much like Turpin. Focusing on some of my images of capturing commuters on buses. I am hoping to explore the use of vibrant colours as Turpin has done in his work. I also aim to continue my candid style of photography investigating Turpin’s photography of a “no mans land”.