BRUTAL Budapest

After returning from Budapest I put together a few collections of images and experiences, many of which quickly became highlights of my time in the city. I explored the city by tram and metro and used them to visit Kerepesi Cemetery and All Saints Church. The city was largely historical buildings and monuments but ofContinue reading “BRUTAL Budapest”

BRUTAL Bristol – The Exhibition

BRUTAL Bristol continues to evolve. This time into an exhibition featuring contributors from both zines, plus a few new special guests. The work on display will range from photography, illustrations, models and even furniture. Partnering with The Modernist the event will take place between 8th-12th October in Sparks, an old M&S in Broadmead that hasContinue reading “BRUTAL Bristol – The Exhibition”

The Church Above the Shops

The Church Above the Shops is a poem written by Owen Collins about Broadmead Baptist Church and published in the zine BRUTAL Bristol II. Shoppers clutching pencilled listshear the gospel drifting from the striplights.Charity workers calling in for a meal dealhave been known to come out, converts with Clubcards.They claim to have found Jesus inContinue reading “The Church Above the Shops”

The Contributors of BRUTAL Bristol II

In the same fashion as with the first zine I would like to highlight the contributors that helped shape BRUTAL Bristol II by sharing their work and how to find out more about them. These artists, writers and enthusiasts have helped shape a series that was already raised over £1500 for charity. I hope thatContinue reading “The Contributors of BRUTAL Bristol II”

BRUTAL Bristol II

Returning to Bristol was always my plan, and after the enthusiastic response to the first zine another trip was inevitable. The city is filled with unique architecture that one issue was unable to cover. With a growing community of artists, writers, and photographers this time it was possible to delve even deeper. Throughout the preparationContinue reading “BRUTAL Bristol II”

Exploring the Hidden Depths of Linnahall

After several years I was back in Tallinn and of course it was import to visit Linnahall to see what condition it was in. Over the years I have visited the building several times photographing the exterior throughout the seasons but this visit would be different. On a wet and miserable day I walked aroundContinue reading “Exploring the Hidden Depths of Linnahall”

Broadmead Baptist Church

Broadmead Baptist Church in Bristol has now been Grade II listed. The following was written by Tom Spooner for the zine BRUTAL Bristol. A procession of double buses, giant photoshopped fruit and veg, a greasy spoon, Poundland: the Broadmead Baptist Church is in a part of Bristol’s centre where you’re more inclined to stare atContinue reading “Broadmead Baptist Church”

The Barbican on Polaroid Film

I had been gifted a pack on black framed Polaroid film and thought it would be great to shoot it at the Barbican. Though these following shots are among the best I have achieved with my Polaroid camera I am still not impressed with the results. Maybe that is part of the charm of shootingContinue reading “The Barbican on Polaroid Film”

The Barbican on Film – Part 2

I continue to photograph the Barbican on film but this time it was colour. On each visit I plan to grow this collection and discover new parts and details about the Barbican as I go. The grand plan to extensively photograph the complex and one day to eventually visit the elusive Barbican Conservatory. Further reading:Continue reading “The Barbican on Film – Part 2”

Skopje on Film

Skopje was another destination that hadn’t been of any interest to me until a friend moved there. With a quick weekend trip planned it would be a great destination for a few rolls of black and white film. I had taken another roll of film during the trip but unfortunately it was damaged during theContinue reading “Skopje on Film”