The Republic of Heaven
This body of work is from a series of photographic images that are a work in progress.
“The Republic of Heaven” concentrates on a section of the travelling community in Suffolk. Having previously lived within this community myself for a number of years, i have visually explored my relationship to this group.
The pictures take on a sense of liberation from conventional life in the modern era, whilst emphasising the normality and structure not always shown in media portrayals of the travelling lifestyle.
I am fascinated by the world of the “Other” and the manner in which it can be portrayed to create, if not a shift in perception, a compassionate encounter with the viewer.
natalie.martin@live.co.uk
Leo and Maggie, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
Billy and Pig, Natalie Martin, 2011,©
Maggie, the Clearing, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
Nick, the Clearing, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
The Bird Table, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
Nick’s Sunshine Day, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
Cindy’s Washing, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
Mark, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
Maggie, Tom and Nick, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
The Play Table, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
Jason, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
Sid, Taking Aim, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
Sid, Natalie Martin, 2012, ©
The Magirus Deutz, Natalie Martin, 2012,©
