Photographing the mundane - with Mark Forbes
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Published 2024-05-08
He shares how the series started as a result of his organic and investigative approach to photography, where he explores everyday scenes and objects. Mark explains that he is drawn to scenes that evoke a sense of the human element, even without explicitly including people in the frame. He also discusses using medium-format film cameras and their impact on his photography process.
Mark's work resonates with viewers due to the relatable and nostalgic feel of his images, as well as the sense of familiarity and deja vu they evoke.
He also shares insights into his other projects and future plans, including a solo exhibition in Korea.
You can look at more of Mark Forbes' work and order the "Collected Memories" book here: www.markforbes.com.au/store.
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All Comments (21)
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Thanks for the interview Tomasz & FRAMES - really great to chat with you, thanks for sharing my work.
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Love Forbes’ photography. I love the colours and the lack of people. Waiting for a person to walk through a scene has become a cliche and I like how he avoids it.
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Just ordered the book! Mark's approach/subject matter and mine are identical in regards to that incredible feeling when light, geometry, color etc. all align to provide a remarkably soul-satisfying moment that prompts the click of the shutter. I began photography in the midst of a severe depression that very nearly took my life. To say it's a miracle to be alive is an understatement. I walked countless miles seeking out THESE kinds of shots. Each one I found helped to restore my mind and soul...one click at a time. It's very refreshing to discover someone like Mark who feels like a kindred spirit in the way we see, feel, and shoot. I'm very much looking forward to receiving the book. And THANK YOU, Tomasz, for all the tireless and remarkable work you do for the photography community!
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Many thanks Tomasz for presenting Mark's images. So good to see an Aussie photographer doing amazing work. Congratulations to you both.
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Marks work is amazing! Great interview!
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thank you both!
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Fantastic interview really enjoyed Mark’s images. I would really love to order this book but unfortunately shipping is very high to the uk.
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Mark's work really resonates with me because my own photography practice closely follows the kind of observations of the ordinary that he makes. Followed on flickr!
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I love the banality of Mark’s work! His work is a favorite genre of mine to photograph. Thanks for sharing Tomasz!
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What a great and inspiring presentation. Love the conversational style of the interview. Some brilliant images and interesting insights into context and composition. Well done!
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Great work! Love Mark’s images and will definitely be grabbing his book.
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Mark's work is most inspiring to me, I also connected to it immediately. Thank you Mark and Tomasz.
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Just loved the work and the unity. These intimate discussions with the photographer and their work are exceptional. Thank you Tomasz!
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Great discussion, and absolutely LOVE the work. It takes a special eye to discern beauty in what most would find simply mundane.
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Great interview. Thought-provoking.
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Wonderful. How the mundane becomes otherwise is fascinating.
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What an honest and unpretentious approach. Love this refreshing interview.
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Very nice Interview. Thank you Thomasz
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What a wonderful channel - content and context... 😊
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Another great watch. Thanks.
