Approaching Art

Approaching Art is an ongoing photographic project and book — a gathering of portraits and encounters with some of the most significant artists of the 21st century.

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The project was born from my long-standing friendship and collaboration with the late Jack Vettriano, whose presence and influence shaped my understanding of artistic life. From that meeting place emerged a wider question: what does it mean to be an artist now?

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Working primarily on film, in natural light, and within the context of each subject’s space, I approach portraiture as a dialogue rather than documentation. 

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Approaching Art is both archive and study: a portrait of individuals and, collectively, a reflection on the evolving identity of the artist in the 21st century.