I have developed a particular interest in the old sash windows, how they reflected and distorted the view of the streets and shopping mall. From this I developed the idea of windows and reflections as a central theme to this project. I extended the study to include new windows, their shapes and structures. As a result I focused on one glass fronted building which I felt gave a strong contrast to the old. The extensive glass front of this building illuminated and embraced the vividness of reflections in all its glory and colour.
At the start of this project “The Urban Environment”, I struggled with ideas and concepts as I was unsure of the expectations of the brief. I approached the subject from a broad perspective, looking at the parasitic nature of urban decay. I thought this would expand the realm in which I could work and lend itself to the exploration of various mediums. My initial concept was to develop a photographic collage of urban decay within the streets of Limerick. I focused on old buildings, their texture and history, while looking at the way in which nature has attempted to reclaim its surface.
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