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THREE ASSOCIATIONS NEWSPAPER. 2024
Limited edition Broadsheet size Newspaper books.
All photographs in this book are from Three Associations project. Could be used as a posters framed or unframed.
Limited Edition - 1 (40) +2A/P
BUNDLE.
Three Associations.
Prelude to Tranquility. 2024
Zinc Photo Etching
76/56cm | 30/22
A/P only, signed
Melting. 2024
Photo Polymer
76/56cm | 30/22
A/P only, signed
Solus. 2024
76/56cm | 30/22
Photo Polymer
A/P only, signed
The photograph was taken during my internship at
Staley Wise Gallery in New York, in collaboration with visual artist
Lele Dai on one of the summer evenings on Brooklyn rooftops. The print was produced using a selective etching process with a zinc metal plate on fine art paper
Surface Tension. 2024
Photo Polymer
76/56cm | 30/22
A/P only, signed
The photograph was taken at Bodmin Moor airbase with the help of some great collaborators: resilient talent -Elliot Marritt ,stunning costume - Sam Merritt and fantastic assistant - Paul Merritt.
The photoshoot took place on a windy day, and the elevated location had more wind than expected, making it seem like the person holding the parachute might take off. Eliot, Sam, and Paul had major contributions in Three Associations making it possible for this photoshoot to happen. Our shared love for performance and film allows us to work in a way that builds new worlds.
Within 15 minutes of the photoshoot, we were approached by the airbase police and had to stop since we didn’t have the license to take off from the ground.
The photo reflects both the strength of the wind and the resilience needed to hold an 8-meter parachute.
Surface Tension. 2024
Photo Polymer
76/56cm | 30/22
A/P only, signed
The photograph was taken during severe weather conditions in Bodmin air base area located in Cornwall.
Having to handel wind and rain Sam Merritt is appears in the photograph fighting to gravite himself to the ground.
Melting. 2024
Photo Polymer
76/56cm | 30/22
A/P only, signed
The photograph was taken at Gwennap Pit in Redruth, Cornwall. To create the smoke, a mixture of equal parts sugar, saltpetre (potassium nitrate), and wax was prepared in a WWII steel helmet with a hole.
The wax was melted first, then powdered sugar (icing sugar) and finely ground saltpetre were mixed in. Keeping the ingredients fine helped it burn better. Once ignited with an incense stick, the smoke only lasted a few seconds, so timing was crucial to capture the shot quickly.
Solus. 2024
76/56cm | 30/22
Photo Polymer
A/P only, signed
The photograph was taken while I was shooting a short film on a 16mm camera, using the backdrop of piano sheets from Arnold Schoenberg’s piece Suite für Klavier, Op. 25. The subject in the photograph is one of my dear collaborators Lele, whom I met in New York through a shared love for cinema. The location for this shot was on the rooftop of a flat in Brooklyn.
Sixth Sense. 2024
19,2/15,9cm
Steel Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken at Rockaway Beach in New York. Getting to the location took us almost half a day because of train and bus delays, so we had to walk most of the way. When we arrived, we were surrounded by fishermen catching fish along the shore, as the stormy weather made for ideal fishing conditions.
I had an idea to dig a hole for my dear collaborator, Lele, so her hair would stand straight up. However, even though the hole was dug, her hair wouldn’t stay upright due to the strong winds. The photograph was taken on black-and-white Polaroid film.
Dune Roots. 2024
19/19cm
Zinc Photo Etching
4 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken in Bodmin Moor under very severe weather conditions—cold and strong winds. I arrived on set, which was being shot and directed by Sam Merritt, out of curiosity. I stayed until the evening, admiring the sunset and the stillness that came after the stormy weather. I decided to take a shot of one of the actors, Eliot Merritt, with the bamboo wing made by Lucy Grant. I didn’t expect the photo to turn out at all due to the low light conditions and the fact that I was using a film camera without a tripod.
Dot. 2024
17,8/11,1cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5+2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken on one of the cold days in Cornwall, at the Lizard, Goonhilly Earth Station. I wanted to include one of the satellites in the shot, so it took us a while to find the right angle. Together with the beautiful Cordelia, the model, and Patrick, the wonderful assistant, we eventually found it. I also incorporated my own objects into the photograph—aluminum metal string, which I always carry with me to my shoots.
Saturn Rings. 2024
16,7/10,6cm
Zinc Photo Etching
4(5) +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken in Cornwall, at Holywell Bay Dunes. It was a rather cold and windy day, so the shoot didn’t take long. I utilized a metal crown I had constructed and the surrounding landscape. The model in the photograph is my dear friend, the artist Abbie Lynch. A photo etching was produced and burned to create the wind effect we experienced that day.
Lost Crown. 2024
14,7/19,5 cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken at night in Brooklyn during a walk with my dear friend Bradley Eros, whom I met during my first week of internship at Anthology Film Archives in New York. That evening, we attended a performance at one of the venues in the area. Later, we took a walk to Brooklyn Bridge Park, where I saw these petals hanging from the branches, which reminded me of the peace and quiet that comes after everyone has gone to sleep.
Night Petals. 2024
13,2/18,7cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken in Cornwall, incorporating one of the found sculptural pieces within the landscape. This image is especially meaningful, as it marked the beginning of my collaboration with Sam and Paul, which eventually led to us creating more photographs together.
In this shoot, I aimed to evoke a sense of infinite space, using steel wire, hangers, a broomstick, and ribbon to construct the setting. The subject, Paul, is styled by Sam.
Sheltered Movement. 2024
19,3/12,3cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken on camera that I got through Jewish community in New York which was very special to me yet after this shoot it broke down yet I have manage to salvage the film.
The photoshoot took on a very serious weatehr condition day where it was hard to balance oneself on the ground let alone being constantly drained in water from the sea.
Day Weights. 2024
15,6/10,6 cm
Zin Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken in Cornwall at an aircraft training base where pilots prepare for emergency situations. Getting to the location with the team took quite a while, and we had to endure severe weather, as the open airbase offered little protection from the wind. The subject, dressed in stylized clothing by Sam Merritt, stands in a shallow pool, bracing against the gusts.
Spine. 2024
17,7/10cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken in Lithuania on the Curonian Spit during a summer evening at the beach. With the help of my brother Vilius, who served as the model, we built this installation using hula hoops, rope, and long branches.
The photograph was taken on color Polaroid film.
Wrangler. 2024
24,3/23,9cm
Zinc Photo Etching
28(30) + 2A/P, signed
The photograph captures Trevor Ashby wearing a ribbon during a photo shoot on a beach in Cornwall. The shoot took place on a very stormy day, and the ribbon symbolizes the tension felt in the air.
Tight. 2024
16/14,9cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken during my internship at
Staley Wise Gallery in New York, in collaboration with visual artist
Lele Dai on one of the summer evenings on Brooklyn rooftops. The print was produced using a selective etching process with a zinc metal plate on fine art paper
Prelude To Tranquility. 2024
18/13,5cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken in Cornwall at an aircraft training base where pilots prepare for emergency situations. Getting to the location with the team took quite a while, and we had to endure severe weather, as the open airbase offered little protection from the wind. The subject, dressed in stylized clothing by Sam Merritt, stands in a shallow pool, bracing against the gusts.
North Steps. 2024
Zinc Photo Ecthing
16/15,6cm
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken on a windy day at Hales Beach, Cornwall. For this shoot, I aimed to build a wooden cube on the beach, using parachute fabric to create a floating effect in the landscape. The shoot took longer than expected, as there weren’t enough people to help build the set, and the wind grew stronger throughout the day. Originally, I wanted to feature my friend Camilla Dixon in the photograph, but due to the severe weather conditions, my dear friend and collaborator Isaak Johnson stepped in as the model.
My friend Nic and I co-directed a short film from this shoot, and the photographs were taken with a Mamiya C330.
Independent Organ. 2024
15,9/13,9cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken on Goonhilly Downs in Cornwall and features my good friend Danny North, whom I had the privilege of mentoring during my degree at Falmouth University. As a talented photographer, Danny believed in my vision and supported me by allowing me to capture him in the wild landscape of Cornwall, where we shared conversations about creativity and modern approaches to photography.
For this shoot, I incorporated my own sculptural pieces made from found objects, like cardboard and broomsticks.
Open Spaces. 2024
17,5/11,1cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken in Cornwall at an aircraft training base, where pilots prepare for emergency situations. Getting to the location with the team took quite a while, and we had to endure severe weather, as the open airbase offered little protection from the wind.
The photograph depicts one of the remnants from an aircraft that was burned as part of the training exercises.
Entrance. 2024
15,8/14,4cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken on camer that I got through Jewish community in New York which was very special to me yet after this shoot it broke down yet I have manage to salvage the film.
The photoshoot took on a very serious weatehr condition day where it was hard to balance oneself on the ground let alone being constantly drained in water from the sea.
Grounded. 2024
15,7/11cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken on the rooftop of the Whitney Museum, featuring a sculpture by David Smith. The sculpture seemed to melt into the sky, and I believe the location was chosen perfectly for it. I sat there admiring the piece, later discovering the artist, who became a major inspiration for my passion for sculpture. This experience ultimately inspired me to incorporate sculptural elements into my photography.
Solo Directions
15,8/15,2cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph portrays one of the found objects I discovered on a beach not far from Portleven, a town in Cornwall. About a month later, I returned to look for the piece, but it was gone—perhaps taken away by the sea once again.
Above. 2024
15,5/14,5cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken on a windy day at Hales Beach, Cornwall. Originally, I wanted to feature my friend Camilla Dixon in the photograph, but due to the severe weather conditions, my dear friend and collaborator Isaak Johnson stepped in as the model.
My friend Nic and I co-directed a short film from this shoot, and the photographs were taken with a Mamiya C330.
Where It Ends. 2024
16/15,5cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken at Rockaway Beach in New York. Getting to the location took us almost half a day because of train and bus delays, so we had to walk most of the way. When we arrived, we were surrounded by fishermen catching fish along the shore, as the stormy weather made for ideal fishing conditions.
The power of wind is contarsting by flying birds.
Frozen Sky. 2024
19,5/13,5cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken in Cornwall, incorporating one of the found sculptural pieces within the landscape. This image is especially meaningful, as it marked the beginning of my collaboration with Sam and Paul, which eventually led to us creating more photographs together.
Constructed Strings. 2024
13,3/19,8cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken during severe weather conditions in Bodmin air base area located in Cornwall.
Having to handel wind and rain Sam Merritt is appears in the photograph fighting to gravite himself to the ground.
Melting. 2024
19,5/13,7cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph is taken on Hasselblad in the studio, I have made the flower from found metal as an alusion to White Rose from ean Cocteau's 1959 film Testament of Orpheus (Le Testament d'Orphée).
Enterlude. 2024
15,7/14,7cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph captures Trevor Ashby wearing a ribbon during a photoshoot on a beach in Cornwall. The shoot took place on a very stormy day, and the ribbon symbolizes the tension in the air.
I had the incredible opportunity to meet Trevor during my first year in Cornwall at the beach while I was photographing with a Mamiya C330. He approached me, asking about my photographs, and it turned out that Trevor himself is a photographer with his own darkroom in Falmouth. Later, he gave me some of his postcards, and since then, we've met up several times to make darkroom prints and discuss photography and life.
Trevor Ashby. 2024
17/12cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken in one of the former mining areas in Cornwall. The concept was to represent a floating soul wandering through an apocalyptic space, almost as if reinventing the past in a dystopian format. The photoshoot came together with the invaluable help of the team: Sam, Eliot, and Nicholas.
The figure—model Eliot—is wearing a hazmat suit and carrying air-filled reflective balloons.
Prologue. 2024
19/11cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken in Nida, Lithuania, during a blizzard in the sand dunes. The idea behind the shoot was to use various cut-out shapes and constructed objects within the unique landscape of the dunes.
The shoot took longer than expected, as the severe wind blew several objects away, and we even lost the car keys, which took quite a while to find in the sand dunes. Despite these challenges, the actual photoshoot lasted under 15 minutes. The model in the photograph is my dear friend Beatrice Peciulyte.
Dune Allusion. 2024
19,8/14cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken while I was shooting a short film on a 16mm camera, using the backdrop of piano sheets from Arnold Schoenberg’s piece Suite für Klavier, Op. 25. The subject in the photograph is one of my dear collaborators Lele, whom I met in New York through a shared love for cinema. The location for this shot was on the rooftop of a flat in Brooklyn.
Sixth Sense. 2024
17/13,8cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken at an industrial estate in the Bronx, where I went to explore how I could reach Brother’s Island to shoot the film. I was deeply inspired by the abandoned and unused spaces in New York, a city that never sleeps and is always full of people.
During my visit to the Bronx, I got closer to the island, spoke with local fishermen, and found a way to reach it. However, due to time constraints, I wasn’t able to shoot the film at that moment. It remains part of my plans for the future.
The Inside From An Outside. 2024
10/18,7cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed
The photograph was taken during one of my first collaborations with the incredibly talented designer Bella, who runs the Wright + Doyle brand. The shoot took place on Eype Beach in Dorset. Due to limited time and rain, we had to work quickly. Without any props brought specifically for this shoot, I made use of objects around me—stones and branches.
Trace of Banality. 2024
19,5/8cm
Zinc Photo Etching
5 +2A/P, signed