Today the students of SPAO were treated to a visit and talk with Mauricio Ortiz, a fashion and travel photographer from Mexico City, living here in Ottawa. It was really interesting to hear his insights on "making it" in the photography business, and he gave us some great tips on how to get your name out there, especially in the international photography world. He also told us about some personal projects, as well as showing us some work that hadn't even been published yet! His website can be found here.
Today was also the final third year exhibition, The Block, which consisted of Matthew Higgins' work:
The Block by Matthew Higgins, documents in chilling detail, weapons made by the inmates of Kingston Penitentiary. Born of a fascination with prison life, this scanographic collection takes a look into the darkest corner of life behind bars. Through access to Kingston Pen’s evidence room, Higgins has documented the knives, pipe bombs, zip guns, and shivs made by convicts in all their alarming and fascinating detail. Many of these weapons have remarkable stories and as a group tell a tale of determination, desperation, violence and chilling creativity.
A extremely compelling series, it will be up until March 30th; viewing hours are Monday - Friday 10:00-18:00, and Saturday from 10:00-15:00.
Photo by Matthew Higgins.
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