Published in issue #3 2024, Invisible Threads

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Among my late parents’ analogue snapshot collection is a photograph with happy days written in pen across the front. Ironically, Mum and Dad’s snaps of a bygone era are now physical reminders of what has been lost; the halcyon days are long gone. A gap exists between the past and present, but a photograph is more than just a visual prompt; it is a trace that offers a direct link to the past. Combining my archival snapshots with contemporary imagery of places, trees, and flowers, I collapse time and weave new narratives.

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About

Judith lives in the UK and is a Midlands-based photographic artist and visual storyteller. She has a particular interest in the preservation of photographic archives and their use in artistic practice. Using various techniques, her work explores abstract concepts. Whether working with contemporary or archival imagery, Judith's interventions allow alternative and new dialogues to be imagined. She gained a BA (Hons) Photography Degree (1st Class) as a mature student in 2023. Her work has been included in several exhibitions and publications.

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