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...
Alternative photography – alt processes /
It’s always wonderful to see how much students enjoy and value my workshops and masterclasses in alternative photography processes. Feedback like this reminds me why I teach — to give students a wider vocabulary of techniques and an extended creative toolbox, helping them bring their ideas to...
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 photographic exhibition, Scarborough Art Gallery /
What a great weekend, great art, food, wine, sea, family, new friends and old friends. We had a blast at Scarborough Museum & galleries, thank you to everyone who worked hard putting this fantastic exhibition together, it looked fabulous!!Below are some iphone snaps from the weekend of the...
RPS Series of talks, from featured artists /
Please join us on Saturday the 5th November for a series of talks around the RPS show ” Squaring the Circles of Confusion” – Neo Pictorialism in the 21st Century.Due to the rail strike the talks will now be available on Zoom. See links below.1st Image : Road into the Valley...
A Special One-Off Afternoon Talk /
The Royal Photographic Society is delighted to announce a special one-off afternoon of artist talks on 20 October by exhibiting artist Takashi Arai, Ian Phillips McLaren, Spencer Rowell, and a gallery walkthrough with curator Zelda Cheatle HonFRPS and Dr Michael Pritchard FRPS.This is a unique...
Contemporary fine art photography artist
This is my first post on this domain name IanPhillipsMcLaren.com after running with ipmclaren.com for the last couple of years for my fine art photography work. Things were starting to get a bit confusing using variations of my name, so thought I’d stick with my full name Ian Phillips...