After living four years in an English town near the Peak District, I crossed the Atlantic to land in Chile, my home country. In the mid of lockdown, these pictures of Fay Godwin took me back.
It was she that inspired my photography. She may never be credited as Britains greatest, but she influenced more than we know. I will forever owe her respect and gratitude. Thanks for a great overview of her work. :)
Thanks Justin for sharing a great insight into Fay Godwin’s work. I saw her ‘Land’ retrospective exhibition at the Media museum some years ago and went on to buy the book and its successor. I think she’s often seen as underrated photographer but in truth her work is deeply inspiring. I have several favourite images of hers, but ‘four trees’ stands out for me.
Thank you for your film about Fay Godwin. I have always had the upmost respect for Fay's work. There was always an honesty and integrity about her work. I have nearly all her published books including the charming 'This Sceptere'd Isle' based on William Shakespeare. Bill Brandt and Tony Ray-Jones together with Fay helped shape my work. Much missed.
She was very passionate about the state of the land. If she could see the mess of the planet today, through greed and massive over population she would be so unhappy and disappointed.
Thanks for this. A good slide show of her work. I am pleased to say there has recently been released a full length documentary on her life & work. (Don't Fence Me In.) Also very worth watching if you are seriously interested in quality photography.
I really enjoyed the video, thanks. I'd only been aware of Fay Godwin's work in the book Our forbidden land, which I have. I was wondering about the magnificent photograph of the walled in caravan at 11.37 in your video. Is that an image from one of her books? If so which one? Cheers.
Never heard of her but will certainly look into her work after seeing this video. Looking forward to the next "rather controversial" video (although some may think this one is with your accurate assesment of the state of the UK in the 1980's and now).
A superb analysis/presentation of Godwin’s work, and I thank you for that. Have you thought about getting some help in producing your videos as your ideas and message are great but the production is pretty woeful, though I’ll grit my teeth and keep watching as I love what you say, but really dont like how you are saying it!
Not so well known because she was a woman?!? What on earth do you mean?! It's the other way round! She's so well known because she was a woman. As is the case with many other female artists - they get celebrated for work which in most cases doesn't possess the qualities of their male colleagues. Exemplary case being Frida Kahlo - during her life she was basically just a wife of the great painter Diego Rivera. It was only with the third wave feminism that she was made a great painter as well. Even thou all she ever produced was a few shabby self portraits. If it's another male producing such work it's just another male who's produced it and the art world is not amused. When a woman does the same thing - it gets celebrated because now it's a woman who's done it - ain't that fantastic - let's celebrate it! Just like the universities - the art world perhaps even more so suffers from reversed sexism and racism - if the artist is a woman or "ethnic" or "aboriginal" they always get recognition - no matter what they've produced. Because had they not lived in this so called patriarchy - they would have certainly done better. Not so well known because she was British?!? What on earth do you mean?! The British are the most privileged nation on the face of this earth. It's just that the author of this video wouldn't know because they happen to be British. How many say Serbian photographers can you name? Or do you think there are none?! No - I'm sure there are plenty of talented photographers in Serbia but none of them will ever be world famous for the simple fact that such status is reserved for the British and American. That's the simple fact of the matter. So wake up and stop speaking utter nonsense!
After living four years in an English town near the Peak District, I crossed the Atlantic to land in Chile, my home country. In the mid of lockdown, these pictures of Fay Godwin took me back.
A great piece on Fay Godwin, had the pleasure of going on one of her workshops once, great sensibility
It was she that inspired my photography. She may never be credited as Britains greatest, but she influenced more than we know. I will forever owe her respect and gratitude. Thanks for a great overview of her work. :)
Many thanks Occamsrazor35.
Thanks Justin for sharing a great insight into Fay Godwin’s work. I saw her ‘Land’ retrospective exhibition at the Media museum some years ago and went on to buy the book and its successor. I think she’s often seen as underrated photographer but in truth her work is deeply inspiring. I have several favourite images of hers, but ‘four trees’ stands out for me.
A lovely programme, thank you. She's long been a favourite of mine, I bought Land when it was published.
Thank you for your work on youtube. For what it's worth, they are very much appreciated. I have seen them all many times.
My first introduction to the work of Fay Godwin. And what an introduction! Informed and shot through with social sensibilities. Many thanks.
Still one of my fave channels on here, even if no fresh content for three years! Hint hint xx
Thank you for your film about Fay Godwin. I have always had the upmost respect for Fay's work. There was always an honesty and integrity about her work. I have nearly all her published books including the charming 'This Sceptere'd Isle' based on William Shakespeare. Bill Brandt and Tony Ray-Jones together with Fay helped shape my work. Much missed.
I’m glad to have discovered Fay Godwin through you. Thank you.
Amazing introduction to Fay Godwin. Certainly she is not very know here in Spain, and I think she has a worthwhile work.
She was very passionate about the state of the land. If she could see the mess of the planet today, through greed and massive over population she would be so unhappy and disappointed.
Thank you for this introduction and overview to a photographer I was unaware of, but must now look into. Very inspiring!
Wow that beach image is captivating. The patterns are incredibly perceptive
Yes I agree. Many photographers simply would not have 'seen' that image, too obsessed about using their expensive filters and lenses.
Once again it is so nice to to find a photography video that is about the image of the painting rather than the brush (so to speak) thankyou again.
Many thanks Pezaloom Wd.
What you say about photography, what is good or bad, is very inspiring. Thank you. It is good to hear it.
Thanks for this. A good slide show of her work. I am pleased to say there has recently been released a full length documentary on her life & work. (Don't Fence Me In.) Also very worth watching if you are seriously interested in quality photography.
What an interesting and informed summary. Really illuminating and it has encouraged me to find out more about Fay Godwin’s work. Many thanks.
Really well explained.
Just want to say: thank you.
Amazing photographer
I was waiting for your next video. Here it is. Looking forward for more. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Joao. I am working on the next video, might be rather controversial.
I really enjoyed the video, thanks. I'd only been aware of Fay Godwin's work in the book Our forbidden land, which I have. I was wondering about the magnificent photograph of the walled in caravan at 11.37 in your video. Is that an image from one of her books? If so which one? Cheers.
I think her best book is 'Land' pub. in 1985. I haven't checked, but it's probably in there.
@@stilllife-artandthephotogr3494 Thank you.
It’s not in “Land”. But I agree: that book is great!
Your words are as powerful as the photographs shown.. thank you for sharing your wisdom.
WAOO !!powerful information,thanks!!
Some of the writers you mention as being British are not. Seamus Heaney was Irish and and Edna O'Brien still is. Clive James is Australian.
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This is very interesting.
Never heard of her but will certainly look into her work after seeing this video. Looking forward to the next "rather controversial" video (although some may think this one is with your accurate assesment of the state of the UK in the 1980's and now).
A superb analysis/presentation of Godwin’s work, and I thank you for that. Have you thought about getting some help in producing your videos as your ideas and message are great but the production is pretty woeful, though I’ll grit my teeth and keep watching as I love what you say, but really dont like how you are saying it!
Not so well known because she was a woman?!? What on earth do you mean?! It's the other way round! She's so well known because she was a woman. As is the case with many other female artists - they get celebrated for work which in most cases doesn't possess the qualities of their male colleagues. Exemplary case being Frida Kahlo - during her life she was basically just a wife of the great painter Diego Rivera. It was only with the third wave feminism that she was made a great painter as well. Even thou all she ever produced was a few shabby self portraits. If it's another male producing such work it's just another male who's produced it and the art world is not amused. When a woman does the same thing - it gets celebrated because now it's a woman who's done it - ain't that fantastic - let's celebrate it! Just like the universities - the art world perhaps even more so suffers from reversed sexism and racism - if the artist is a woman or "ethnic" or "aboriginal" they always get recognition - no matter what they've produced. Because had they not lived in this so called patriarchy - they would have certainly done better.
Not so well known because she was British?!? What on earth do you mean?! The British are the most privileged nation on the face of this earth. It's just that the author of this video wouldn't know because they happen to be British. How many say Serbian photographers can you name? Or do you think there are none?! No - I'm sure there are plenty of talented photographers in Serbia but none of them will ever be world famous for the simple fact that such status is reserved for the British and American. That's the simple fact of the matter. So wake up and stop speaking utter nonsense!
Everyone is entitled to their opinion but yours is grossly unfair. If you cannot see the value in Fay Godwin's work then just keep quiet, please.
@@mrsp3992 You want me to stop being entitled to my opinion and shut up! Hilarious!