Studies in Photography /
Studies in Photography A wonderful way to start the year! I’m thrilled to share that my project, Fractured Whispers – created to bring attention to the dwindling Scottish Celtic Rainforests – has been featured in a 12-page spread in...
Drive By 2 /
Resurrecting "Drive By" Beyond The Edge I’m thrilled to announce the resurrection of my project, Drive By 2.0 ‘Beyond The Edge’ Originally conceived around seven years ago, capturing the essence of my surroundings...
Fractured Whispers: Unearthing the Stories & Myths of the Scottish Celtic Rainforests /
Welcome to “Fractured Whispers,” a fine art project that captures the enigmatic beauty and mystical essence of the Scottish Celtic rainforests. This collection of carefully crafted images, each paired with a unique story or myth (some of which are entirely imagined), explores the...
The Art of Gum Bichromate /
I’m delighted to have been curated into this prestigious art exhibition by Diana Bloomfield at the Duncan Miller Gallery in LA.My gum print featured here will be in a group exhibition with some of the finest gum printing artists in the world. On show...
Foraging for Natural Pigments: Crafting Artist-Quality Watercolour Paints /
Exploring the source of the River Chelmer this morning, I embarked on a foraging journey, not only for exercise but also in search of natural pigments to create my own artist-quality watercolours. These pigments play a crucial role in my artistic process, especially for creating gum bichromate...
Celtic / Atlantic Rainforest ‘Fractured Whispers’ /
My new project that I’ve been researching for the last year or so, I’ve finaly got out and about and taken some shots.StatementIn “Fractured Whispers,” I explore the enchanting realm of Celtic-Atlantic rainforests, drawing inspiration from their rich tapestry of myths, folklore, and...
Gum Printing Masterclass at London Metropolitan University /
Last week I (Ian Phillips‑McLaren) had the pleasure of teaching a Gum Printing course in London at The School of Art, Architecture & Design, part of London Metropolitan University. This was an exciting moment — as far as I know, it’s the first time gum bichromate printing has been formally...
Squaring The Circles – Exhibition Review /
A Review by the Lancashire Times Recognise this: you arrive at an art gallery to find crowds of people standing around the picture you really want to see? I’d be surprised if your answered ‘no’.Japanese...
Squaring The Circles of Confusion /
Giving the exhibition it’s full name Squaring the Circles of Confusion: Neo-Pictorialism in the 21st Century.The exhibition is curated by Zelda Cheatle, RPS Honorary Fellow, and features work from Takashi Arai, Susan Derges, David George, Joy Gregory, Tom Hunter, Ian Phillips McLaren,...