Artist Statement:
To me photography is about looking and seeing, recognizing and acknowledging within the constructed space. It is about being aware of the social and cultural implications, of what goes on in the urban landscape. The work does not make a direct statement but leaves the forming of an opinion to the audience. Neither do I claim that it is an objective representation of reality. Since we all hold different ideals and beliefs our interpretations will naturally differ.
Petter Engman Derby 10/5 2003


COMMON GROUND
The “Common Ground” series consists of six images taken on similar housing estates around Europe (England, Sweden and Finland) during 2002.
In the Series I want to by using digital representation re-evoke the idealism behind post war urban architecture, a utopianism contradicted by contemporary reality.

Petter Engman

BA Hons Photography – First Degree