Jennie Meadows MA Photography graduation

On Tuesday 8th February, I had the great honour and pleasure of graduating with my MA in Photography from the University of Brighton. This significant event was the culmination of six years’ study and practice.

I initially started this journey in 2015 when I took on my Level 1 Photography at Richmond Art School. I then progressed through to my HNC, completing my time at this college in 2019. On the encouragement of my HNC tutor, Ria Stochel, I embarked on my MA at Brighton in October 2019, studying part-time and completing my course in October 2021.

On reflection, it has been a most interesting experience in very challenging times. Despite the less-than-ideal circumstances, I learned so much. This included photography within an academic and professional framework. Additionally, undertaking the MA engaged my self-resilience and that of my fellow graduates.

Looking back at the work produced during this time has given me such a sense of achievement and pride that I can take forward in both my photographic practice and life in general.

Here’s to the next adventure!

Ready for my close up

On Monday 24th January, I had the pleasure of being in front of the camera for a change. This was courtesy of The Gallery SW3, a boutique photography studio on the Kings Road, Chelsea in London. The purpose of this shoot session was to have a selection of images I could use in both a professional and personal capacity.

The experience involved being expertly pampered with a mini manicure, hair styling and full make-up. The studio itself has various sets that provide different options and potential scenarios. These include a grand piano and French boudoir bed. These are the resulting shots I selected from the session.

Introducing Michael Liddall...

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Mike Liddall on the Twickenham riverside recently for his portfolio. Certainly made use of a most glorious sunset in the golden hour. Mike was such a pleasure to work with and an excellent subject.

Bushy Park Blossom

After a long winter, it was a treat to see signs of new life in Bushy Park. On the afternoon of 19 March, I took a walk in the Woodland Gardens. The sunlight was beautifully playing with the newly sprouting leaves on a plant I would usually just pass by.

I also challenged myself to take the following close-up. I was quite taken aback by the details I captured.

Also in abundance were the cherry blossoms.

After arriving home and taking a closer look at my captures, I then created the following image using my particular technique. I can’t wait until the hawthorn blossom appears later this spring so I can continue with my experiments.

Artist Support Pledge

In order to help artists’ livelihoods affected by the covid-19 pandemic, The Artist Support Pledge was set up by painter Matthew Burrows. This innovative and inspiring global venture has, as of today,  generated an estimated £15,000,000 for artists and makers worldwide.

The concept itself is very simple. When I sell £1,000 of my work I have pledged to spend £200 on another artist’s work. The work I am selling includes the featured images below. Each piece is £200 and will be professionally printed at 12” x 12” on HD acrylic then mounted in a white or black floating frame by The Print Foundry. They will then arrange for delivery directly to you.

By using a combination of specially selected materials and their skilled craftsmen, Print Foundry Lab will bring out the best colour rendition and sharpness possible of my images. Each piece is bonded using the finest UK-made fine art adhesive and the image is fully UV protected and sealed to last a lifetime.

I would also be happy to consider other images featured in my gallery: http://www.jenniemeadows.com/gallery.

To place an order or for further inquiries, please contact me directly at studio@jenniemeadows.com.

For further details of Artist Support Pledge, please visit: http://www.matthewburrows.org/home

Park Lane Stables and Print Foundry Lab

The current pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives and these changes have had serious consequences in ways that we could never have had imagined only a couple of months ago. One venture that has been severely impacted by government guidelines is Park Lane Stables.

Park Lane Stables is a friendly and inclusive Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Centre in Southwest London, offering local children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, learning difficulties and mental health issues the opportunity to ride, carriage drive and care for horses.

The Teddington-based stables is at serious risk of closure. This essential facility has been forced to temporarily close their doors to the public and cease all activities until further notice in line with government guidelines. This means around 350 disabled children and adults will not receive their much-needed equine therapy. Not to mention all their other riders and Pony Club members who will not be able to ride for the foreseeable future.

Park Lane Stables relies entirely on participants paying for their riding sessions and donations for their survival. They do not have any reserves and all income goes straight into feeding and looking after their horses and ponies. So, without any income, they cannot feed their horses or pay their staff to look after them.

How you can help...

To help them raise funds, I will be teaming up with Park Lane Stables and Print Foundry Lab to sell my work. This action was initiated when I came across one of the horses, Mini, while walking through Teddington. I found out about the stable’s plight and decided to help in a way that would benefit all those involved.

The five available images are abstract photographs of trees within Bushy Park, which is where Park Lane Stables’ rides take place. I initially produced this collection while studying photography at Richmond Art School. These images were as a result and inspired by my frequent walks through Bushy Park. Having completed my four-year studies, I am now undertaking an MA in Photography at the University of Brighton. I am also a licentiate member of the Royal Photography Society.


These pieces can be bought at the exclusive price of £75 each and the full profit will be donated to this worthy charity. Each photographic print is made via hi-definition 12 colour printing and certified for 100+ years. The print has a crisp, matt finish and is inset into a custom-made wooden tray frame with an 8mm surround creating the illusion that it is suspended within the frame. Available in black or white, the frame is lightweight and can be fixed to the wall with just one nail or attached with adhesive strips. The non-reflective finish means there is no unwanted glare in sunlight. As there is no glass, this is ideal for environments and rooms used by children and/or vulnerable individuals.

The Print Foundry will professionally print and frame these images to order. We are an established company and a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild certified in specialist fine art printing. The company is adhering strictly to current practice as advised by the government and is practicing social distancing in their workplace, with all non-essential employees working from home.

Each order will be delivered directly to the purchaser via Royal Mail for £12. Please note this delivery charge will be for each order, up to 3 items.

To place an order or if you have any questions regarding these prints, please contact me, Jennie Meadows, via email at studio@jenniemeadows.com. The available images can be viewed at http://www.jenniemeadows.com/gallery#/bushy-quintet/.

For further details of Park Lane Stables, please visit: https://www.parklanestables.co.uk/

For further details of The Print Foundry, please visit https://printfoundrylab.com/

New Portraits

Am very excited and pleased to present a selection of my latest series of portraits. This project gave me the opportunity to try out several techniques and effects. Thanks so much to my model and inspiration, Max.

A Travertine Tale

This is the latest of my Romanesque images, an abstract taken from the travertine wall outside the Museo dell’Ara Pacis.

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Designed by American architect, Richard Meier, this controversial building houses the Ara Pacis of Augustus, a marble altar that has been at this location since 9 B.C. Opened in 2006, the museum was built to protect the ancient monument from the rigors of its urban environment.

The building is constructed from steel, travertine, glass and plaster. Travertine is a type of limestone that is frequently used in Italy as a building material. Both Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Michaelangelo used travertine in their creations. For further details of the museum, visit http://www.arapacis.it/en.

Romanesque

Following a brief trip to Rome last year, I was inspired by the city’s ancient surfaces I came across. This lead to creating the following images from my observations in the Eternal City.

Fragmentation & Form

After a moment of technical inspiration, I’ve been experimenting with developing my designs. Here are the first results:

Am quite excited about this & looking forward to taking my designs to another level.

Smooth on silk

Am so pleased to bring news of a new development with my imagery. Earlier this year, I approached a venture, David Watson, that produces stunning silk products featuring the work of UK artists. I am now one the featured artists.

I was extremely proud to be chosen & here is the result:

To purchase this stunning scarf measuring 90cm x 90cm, please visit https://www.davidwatson.uk/product-page-c5phm/richmond-jewels-square-scarf. There is also a pocket square available in the same design.

The Prince

Portrait photography is another of my passions and an aspect of photography I will be progressing.

This image plays with the aesthetics of the traditional portrait, giving an unsettling perception of fragmented beauty. Inspired by the work of Maurizio Anzeri and Kate MccGwire, the portrait is the result from one of the projects from my HNC photography course.

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Twitten

Twitten is a two-minute film utilising a series of still images taken over a three-week period, observing Boundary Passage set between Brighton and Hove, East Sussex. Twitten is the Sussex word for alley. The piece was inspired by Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities and film makers George Albert Smith, Mark Leckey and Woody & Steina Vasulka.

The music is The Waltz, courtesy of composer and pianist Alessandra Celletti, taken from her recent album, Sacred Honey.