Elayne Barre

Statement

The work in this series is an ongoing investigation of the roads less travelled, the absence of being, and, ultimately, isolation. There is a menacing romanticism to the idea of seclusion in a town that lived in another era, and the viewer is forced to recognise their response to this as they are the only beings placed in the landscapes. What attracted me to producing this series is the notion of experiencing the opposite feeling that your surroundings should inspire; a sense of freedom in an environment that should commonly evoke fear, or excitement when we are taught to feel sheltered. Ultimately questioning why? What for? And how?

Elayne visited North America, specifically Idaho and Oklahoma to take these shots. The image of Elk City was the start of a snow storm at 3pm in the Afternoon in July! Elayne described it as a bizarre occurrence but also a wonderful place.

Awards and Qualifications:

Pilsner Urquell International Photography Awards - Honors in the Landscape category - 2007
Finalist London Photographic Association Awards - Finalist - 2006
- Still Life Category - Nov 2006

BA (Hons) Professional Photographic Imaging London College of Music and Media/Reading College

Exhibitions:

Atlantis Gallery, The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London 2005
The Black Lounge
New Blood

Clients:

Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP)
Ernest Jones
The Essential Design Company
Hamiltons Architects
Rotary Watches