This project began in November 2016, after moving back to Ireland from Hong Kong. Taking inspiration from 36 Views of Mt. Fuji, by Hokusai, Homage to The Square by Josef Albers and the process of painting, the images depict Ireland’s holy mountain, Croagh Patrick (The Reek) from a vantage point at Lough Lannagh in my hometown of Castlebar in County Mayo. This view was chosen to emphasise the reflected symmetry of the mountain with its reflection in the lake and the repetition of the exact framing and composition for each shot.
The same viewpoint is used for every shot, using a tripod, mirrorless camera and a portrait lens. Each image is a record of the changeable light and weather conditions, synonymous with Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. 100 Views has developed out of my work as a painter, and the aim for each image is to capture a painterly quality of colour, contrast, texture, light and space on a subject with geographical, historical and spiritual significance. The project took over 3 years and was completed in early 2020. The final 100 images were carefully selected, edited and curated from tens of thousands of shots.
The same viewpoint is used for every shot, using a tripod, mirrorless camera and a portrait lens. Each image is a record of the changeable light and weather conditions, synonymous with Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. 100 Views has developed out of my work as a painter, and the aim for each image is to capture a painterly quality of colour, contrast, texture, light and space on a subject with geographical, historical and spiritual significance. The project took over 3 years and was completed in early 2020. The final 100 images were carefully selected, edited and curated from tens of thousands of shots.