Palouse (Washington)

Mark Duffy - Vote No. 1

author: http://www.markduffyphotographer.com/

publisher: http://www.anzenbergeredition.com/

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UK Release

Cover Illustration by Kevin Walker

Another interesting photographer I discovered was Mark Duffy. Despite starting out sooner than most photographers, the Irish artist was able to capture over two decades of photos in his career. Having studied photography at the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art and Design in Dublin, Duffy moved to London to work on various long-term projects and commercial work. Many of his photos delve into the themes of politics, power, national identity, and media in the public sphere. His most recent work captures what followed the UK’s fractious Brexit referendum, framing the event with satirical humor.

From my point of view, these works truly have meaning to them. While I have the standpoint that art can be whatever the creator wants it to be, regardless if it possesses a theme, there is also true value in pieces that have a message. Duffy's work certainly has something to say about the issues in the world and is done so in an interesting way. Hopefully, more will be seen from this man in the future.

Links:

Mark Duffy Archives - LENSCRATCH