What’s unfolding. What’s forming. What lingers.
Here I share exhibition news, new work, and reflections from the studio and the field—notes on process, memory, and the shifting landscapes, both physical and internal, that shape the work.
Cyanotype Workshop at Art Lab, Tottenham Hale Final Workshop of the Year On Sunday 23rd November I ran what turned out to be my final cyanotype workshop of the year, hosted by
The River Returns After months of dry riverbed and large summer skies, the River Chelmer is finally flowing again. I’d paused the project during the warmer months — everything felt too pretty,
Karthik’s Journey — From India to London (Mentoring, Materiality, and the Philosophy of Process) Every so often, someone makes the journey that reminds me why I do what I do.A few weeks
Throwback: My Channel 4 Photography Tips Some of you may have seen a throwback clip I recently shared on Instagram. It was filmed back in 2007 — 17 years ago now —
Teaching advanced cyanotype to Tiffany Roubert / I had the pleasure of teaching Leica-endorsed French photographer and videographer Tiffany Roubert in my London studio during a two-day advanced cyanotype workshop. Tiffany is
Why Gum Printing Still Matters in the UK / Why Gum Printing Still Matters in the UKBy Ian Phillips-McLaren Gum printing — or gum bichromate — is one of those processes that
Three Days of Creativity — Teaching Gum Printing to Radek Husak / I had the pleasure of teaching London-based mixed-media artist Radek Husak during a three-day gum printing workshop. Originally from Poland
Salt Printing Workshops / in Ramsgate | NEO-PICTORIAL SCHOOL of PHOTOGRAPHY I recently led a weekend of salt printing workshops at the NEO-PICTORIAL SCHOOL of PHOTOGRAPHY in Ramsgate, alongside an incredible lineup
Cyanotype Workshop in London | One-to-One Tuition Cyanotype Workshop in Hackney London | One-to-One Tuition Earlier this week I ran a one-to-one cyanotype workshop in my East London studio. These hands-on sessions
The first entry in my River Chelmer project — a slow, reflective walk through the Essex countryside in search of the river’s source. Sketching, photographing, filming, and gathering pigments as I go, this is a project about material, memory, and what the river reveals over time.
I’m excited to announce that from the 1st of July, I’ll be running a new series of photography and alternative process workshops from my studio in Hackney, London. These one-to-one and small
I’m happy to announce that four of my ‘Fractured Whispers’ Gum Bichromate prints – which I made to bring attention to the Scottish Rainforests were chosen for the new Art & Artists
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
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
Bran In the heart of this enchanted wood,Where ancient roots like sinews stood,A wolf-like beast of myths does prowl,With eyes so fierce, in shadows scowl. Nature’s hand has carved this face,Seamless with
Alternative Processes
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