Photographic Artist
Joshua Turner is a photographic artist adopting poetic structure to create narratives that contemplate the symbiosis between the landscape and the individual; often developed from a psychological perspective. Investigation into the individual's interaction with landscapes offers an intricate perspective from which to navigate social and cultural themes and issues. The imagery is built on a documentary framework that explores both indexical trace and thematic fragment to provide insight into narrative.
Writing is also a key aspect of his practice, enabling the study of photographic practitioner, process and theory. Previously having worked with artists to decipher their practice and disseminate a reflection.
CV
Publication
2020, Catch Your Breath, Self-published photobook, limited edition of 100
2018, Photograd Zine 2018, one of 11 graduates, Supported by Spectrum Photographic
2017, Scorched Subway, Self-published Zine, limited edition of 30
Awards & Opportunities
2020, Runner Up Prize, Redeye & University of Cumbria Print Residency
2019, Venice Biennale Steward-Research Fellowship
2018, Shortlisted, The Double Negative Writing Fellowship
2018, University of Salford Art Collection Scholarship
Exhibition
2018, Obscura, Salford BA (Hons) Photography Degree Show, New Adelphi, Salford
2018, Point of View, Group Exhibition,The Brunswick, Leeds
2017, Salford BA Photography Interim Show, Paradise Works, Salford
2017, Official Building Launch, New Adelphi, Salford
2017, Overlooked, The Whiskey Jar, Manchester
Writing
2020, Anatomy of a City, Short-story accompanying imagery, published in Catch Your Breath Photobook
2019, Glossop - Liam Ratcliffe, Exhibition Wall Text, 1 SqM Gallery
2019, Amidst The Green I seek Serene - Sadé Mica, Exhibition Wall Text, 1 SqM Gallery
2019, Nothing of Great Importance - Alex Nelu, Exhibition Wall Text, 1 SqM Gallery
2019, Evidence & Empathy - Thoughts on Sixteen, The Double Negative (Online)
2019, On Seclusion and Intellectual Democracy, Redeye TPN Blog (Online)
2018, Redeye Talent: David Gleave, Redeye TPN Blog (Online)
2018, Mother River KickStarter by Yan Wang Preston,Redeye TPN Blog (Online)
2018, Joshua Turner reports back from Redeye Academy: Upgrade your Images not your Camera, Redeye TPN Blog (Online)
2018, Joshua Turner reports back from DIY Publishing Masterclass with Rob Hornstra, Redeye TPN Blog (Online)
2018, Joshua Turner reports back from Meeting Point Conference, Redeye TPN Blog (Online)
Experience
Writer - published on The Double Negative & Redeye, The Photography Network Blog
March 2020 - Presented 'Perceptions of Place' seminar to The University of Cumbria BA Photography
July 2019 - Gran Bretagna Pavillion Steward, Venice Biennale
December 2018 – Guest Lecturer at The University of Salford
November 2018 to present – Equipment Store Technician at The University of Salford, School of Arts and Media
Education
2015/18 – University of Salford – BA Hons Photography (1:1)