Oran Tarjan

University of Westminster : BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Practice

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Artist Statement:

I have just completed a degree in BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Practice, specialising in photography. My major project, which 6 of the untitled series of images on display are represented, is called Urban Inferno. It deals with how the city and urban spaces can radiate an insecure and unnerving experience. The background images were achieved via the use of front projection and the coloured lighting scheme was influenced from the horror films of Italian directors Dario Argento and Mario Bava. This added a filmic element to my piece.
The other works on display also deal with the urban environment. I have explored the nature of light being wasted at night, where the metropolitan areas of London such as, Canary Wharf and Bank are usually deserted. Also, the nature of decay on urban surfaces such as, street sign posts and brick, concrete and wooden walls are affected.The state of the city and urban experience seems to contain endless possibilities of exploration and there are many avenues to go down. This aspect of the city appeals to me because it gives me opportunities to investigate the relationship between the citizen and the city itself.

Oran Tarjan

University of Westminster : BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Practice

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