Photographing Amy Gear's ‘I See You In Every Bloom’ Collection
Amy’s Instagram page documents her latest work link
I was really pleased to welcome Amy Gear to the Ben Mullay Photography studio to photograph her latest collection, I See You In Every Bloom.
The collection comprised of twelve (stunning!) layered screenprint monoprints alongside a screenprinted text edition, each piece exploring memory, grief, family and the enduring connections we carry with us. Created in memory of Amy's granny, the works reflect on the space between life and death, capturing both the brightness of cherished memories and the deeper emotions that sit beneath them.
Amy's collection draws inspiration from childhood memories of being sent to pick flowers from her grandparents' garden, which now carries new significance as a parent herself. Through her layered printing process, she has created images that feel both delicate and powerful, filled with movement, light and the joy that can be found amongst loss.
For this commission, the aim was to create accurate, high-quality photographs of the artwork in controlled studio conditions. Artwork photography requires careful attention to lighting, colour accuracy and detail, ensuring the finished images represent the original pieces when viewed online or reproduced in print.
One of the highlights of the session was having Amy in the studio with the complete collection and hearing the stories behind each piece as we prepared them for photographing. Seeing the collection as a whole, while learning about the individual pieces, gave a real appreciation for the thought, care and storytelling that went into its creation.
While the original monoprints have now all found new homes, the accompanying text edition remains available through Amy's website - https://www.amygear.com/gallery
Thank you to Amy for bringing I See You In Every Bloom to the studio and for asking me to help present the collection online.
