LIGHT.ASH.WHITE
Series by Evan HancockTHE SERIES
Light. Ash. White is a black and white photographic narrative that captures the partial re-birthing amongst a landscape that still holds on to hectares of remnant white carcasses. The series marks the 10 year anniversary of Black Saturday in Victoria that occurred from 7th February to 14th March 2009.
ARTIST STATEMENT
The imagery explores the impression of the environment’s current identity. That impression takes into account the timeframe lapsed and the effects still evident that reflect such acute change created by the individual characteristics of the ferocious firestorm of the Kinglake, Marysville and the Lake Mountain regions.
The series covers shots from varying perspectives that showcase a documentation style meets fine art photography. The technique I portray in the series covers the use of high contrasts bridged with sections of mid tones and texture. This series expands on my previous series style ‘From Scratch’ in that I capture a guise where perspective meets the illusion of flat patterns within the one-shot causing a somewhat surreal and serene effect. The effect is one that has naturally occurred in the scarring of the landscape and a characteristic that now shapes the re-emergence of growth in the land.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Evan Hancock is a Photographer and Motion Design Director where his interest in photography began with his father’s Pentax SLR at the age of 12. The idea of capturing a single moment in time ignited his imagination and passion for photography and then followed by screen content with new emerging technology.
Evan’s photographic expression is derived from incorporating his interests of exploring cultures, places, people and the natural environment. His work reflects escapism with a timeless and often a continual fascinating quality. This style is further enhanced in print form with the use of a photographic stock resonate to the results of classic darkroom processing.
Light. Ash. White is Evan’s second body of work showcased at fortyfivedownstairs in Melbourne, Australia.
SERIES EDITIONS
EDITIONS PER CATALOGUE NO.
155 x 107.5cm framed Editions: 2
104 x 74cm framed Editions: 3
74 x 55cm framed Editions: 5
01. Nicholl Lookout, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
02. Blue Range, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
03. Mt Margaret Road, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
04. Snowy Creek, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
05. Lake Mountain, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
06. Marysville-Woods, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
07. Keppel Ridge, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
08. Tweed Spur Road, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
09. Little River, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
10. Cathedral Lane, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
11. Lake Mountain, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
12. Road 8, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
13. Lady Talbot Drive, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
14. Ruoak Road, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
15. W Fall Track, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
16. Ghost Point, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
17. Kinglake, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
18. Boundary, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
19. Keppel Creek, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
20. Dennehy Track, Victoria 2018
Photograph - Pigment ink print on Baryta Photographique 310gsm. Framed in authentic Victorian Ash Timber.
Light.Ash.White
OPENING NIGHT
A selection of photographs taken during the Opening Night of Light.Ash.White at fortyfivedownstairs 5th February 2019.
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