HUGH BURDEN

Photographer Digital Creator

LIMITED EDITION PRINTS,
TO COLLECT

My main interest is ecological and social issues and try to communicate some element of either in my work. Inspiration for projects is often suggested from seeing landscapes, portraits and things randomly presented in textures, crumblings and stains on walls, this is pareidolia at work. Taking this lead as my starting point and the concept 'The Writing Is On The Wall' the initial visions are developed and honed until the narratives are finally exposed. 


ENVIRONMENT


Musings on ice caps, depleting ozone, populace and sea levels, green field site building, corruption, with hope for positive change sooner rather than later.

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The Lake 2024
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Return 2024
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Restoration 2024
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Field Of Flowers 2024
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Escape 2024
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Hope 2024
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rip
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Fingerprint 2021
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Footprint 2021
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Whale & Icebergs 2022
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HOoPoE 2023
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Thrush & Ten Cranes 2023
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Dez Rez 2023
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ENVIRONMENT SERIES


This series contemplates the state of our environment; from local fly tipping to the global predicted rising sea levels and a look at everything in between. The images were initially suggested by cryptic scenes etched and stained into walls the suggestions enhanced by the addition of my own images overlaid to create literally "The Writing Is On the Wall" message

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The Writing Is On The Wall 02 2020
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The Writing Is On The Wall 03 2020
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The Writing Is On The Wall 05 2020
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Writing Is On The Wall 06 2020
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Writing Is On The Wall 07 2020
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Writing Is On The Wall 08 2020
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LANDSCAPE


Observing random textures and shapes on concrete, brick, block and rendered walls that appeared to have meaninful landscape interpretations; pareidolia was at work. By adding sympathetic images these surreal landscapes were revealed, narratives that belie their origins.

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Concrete Mountains 2020
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Plaster Flight 2020
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Render Hunt 2020
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Fossil Canyon 2020
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Block Rooted 2021_WS
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Render WheatField 2021
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Render Cloud 2021
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WOOD WIDE WEB


Trees communicate with each other via fungal networks to combat threats, nicknamed by researchers as the wood wide web. When sharing information and resources they give special attention to their offspring. By way of payment for the lines of communication the fungus is supplied nutrients.

Uncovering a pile of damp rotting pine planks myriads of intricate fungus fronds were revealed. Each fungus laden layer resembled diminutive forests. By merging images of pine trees with the fungus I set about exploring the resemblances between the trees and their symbiotic partner; re-imagined surreal forest landscapes.

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Forest 01 2017
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Forest 02 2017
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Forest 05 2017
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Forest 04 2017
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SEASCAPE


The original creative spirit was to explore the concept of seascapes; as the project progressed a sociological and political dynamic permeated

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Brexit 04 2018
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Brexit 05 2018
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Brexit 06 2018
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Brexit 07 2018
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Message 2021
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EXHIBITIONS


2024 Royal West Academy, Open Exhibition
2024 The Malthouse Gallery, Lyme Regis
2023 Art Unlimited, Open Exhibition, Bridport
2023 South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts
2023 Art Unlimited Gallery, Bridport
2023 Royal West Academy, Open Photography Exhibition
2022 f4 Gallery, Clifton, Bristol
2022 Royal West Academy, Open Art Exhibition
2022 Joint Show, BS9 Art Trail, Bristol, 2021
2019 Royal West Academy, Open Art Exhibition
2019 Joint Show, Leigh Court, Bristol
2018 Solo Show, Guildhall Chambers, Bristol


COLLECTORS


Abergavenny, Bath, Bordeaux, Bridport, Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester,
Hastings, London, Maidenhead, Paris, Scunthorpe, Sydney.



PRINT & DELIVERY


"Sourcing the best printing, the best materials to complement these whimsical and surreal worlds has been of paramount importance. I am confident you will be very happy with the beautiful quality of your printed photograph/s and the outstanding museum archival properties."


PRINT SIZES
Prints sizes range from A1 (84.1 x 59.4 cm), A2 (59.4 x 42cm), A3 (42x 29.7 cm) and A4 (29.7 X 21 cm) in limited editions as stated. There may be up to two AP's (Artist Pass prints). The photographs are ready for framing, signed with year and edition number, rolled in tissue paper and sent in a sturdy cardboard tube with a signed certificate of authenticity.

PRINTER and PAPER
Epson professional ink jet printers combined with pigment ink sets are used to produce beautiful prints with leading archival properties.
The default choice of paper is Photo Rag Bright White 310gsm a 100% acid free Fine Art Paper approved by the Fine Art Trade Guild. It has a smooth unglazed gloss surface and is chosen for it's natural white base and state of the art micro-porous ink receiving layer that delivers a high D-MAX and wide colour gamut. These properties reveal delicate highlights and smooth transitions to shadows.
This combination of printer, ink set and paper originates extremely beautiful looking prints with superb color and tonal range.


The right is reserved to change paper, printer and /or ink without prior notice to similar specifications should the need arise.

DELIVERY, POST AND PACKING
Printing usually takes 5 to 7 working days plus post time on top, depending on where you are in UK or Europe. In the event of any delays our end, due to commissioned workload, we will keep you informed by e-mail.

The prints are supplied rolled in a secure cardboard tube and sent via recorded mail. Delivery and packing is added at checkout for a £15.00 flat rate. Any extra expenses, due to Brexit, we will let you know. A confirmation e-mail of purchase is sent after check out and another to confirm despatch. Any date of delivery given by Hugh Burden Art shall be an estimate date, we will do our utmost to get your purchase to you as quickly as we can. Please note despite all our best intentions Hugh Burden Art shall not be held responsible for late delivery.


RETURNS
See TERMS AND CONDITIONS for EDITION PRINTS.If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your print you have 14 days from receipt to return it (tracked postage at your expense) for a full purchase refund.