Time does not stand still in Marc Goodwin’s photography
July 15, 2008
Marc Goodwin’s images do not take possession of time, but neither do his photographs enslave themselves to a sole instant. TIME, the latest display of pictures by this London artist closes the trilogy of “Urban Landscapes”, housed by the Eurostars Angli 4*, which began in March. From 9 July to 31 August, photography fans who are also fascinated by urban landscapes will have the opportunity of submerging themselves in Goodwin’s particular notion of time.
The city, its inhabitants and the elapsing of time converge in his ten photographs, taken during a period from 6.00 to 16.00 hrs. The objective: to compress time into one sole image. As Marc Goodwin asserts, his work is “a study of light and time, using new methods to question classical concepts about photograph, as for example the idea that it is an instantaneous medium”. The perfect combination of colours, shading, transitions, light and dark have produced these magnificent pieces of work which have not had to undergo any post-production process. All the photographs are full of life and natural movement.
Marc Goodwin’s extensive art career has had as its leading features architecture, landscapes and interiors. He has published several books on architectural photography (Eleven Views, Richard Rogers + Architects, ISA, etc.) and has collaborated with the prestigious architect, Richard Rogers. His photographs have been displayed in such well-known places as the Victoria and Albert Museum or the Pompidou Centre in Paris. Goodwin obtained a degree in Arts from the University of California in San Diego and, later, an M.A. in Fine Arts from London University. He has won various awards: the Caledonian Society prize, Photography Student of the Year from California University and a nomination for the prestigious Sterling Awards.
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