WPGA Award Winning Photo

March 05, 2014 in Black & White, Children & The Art of Eight Limbs, Exhibition, Photography, Photojournalism, Social Documentary, Thailand

I received notification from the Worldwide Photography Gala Awards (WPGA) yesterday to let me know that one of my images had won an award in the Pollux Awards. The photograph, from the 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' series, has been selected to be exhibited in the 3rd International Biennial of Fine Art and Documentary Photography which will open in Malaga, Spain, on September 18th at the Municipal Heritage Museum of Malaga.

This image won second prize in the category of photographs of Children:

'In The Corner'

from the series 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs'

Oxfam America; Foreign Aid 101

February 26, 2014 in Ghana, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography

One of my photos from my trip to Ghana with Oxfam America is featured towards the end of this interesting publication Foreign Aid 101: A Quick and easy guide to understanding US foreign aid

Oxfam America; Haitian Rice Farmers Article

February 17, 2014 in Agriculture, Haiti, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography

A recent article from Oxfam America, called 'In a battle against the bugs, Haitian farmers win, thanks to better coordination' by Kevin Ferguson talks about one of the stories we photographed on assignment in Haiti late in 2013.

Barr Foundation: From Local to Global Publication

February 12, 2014 in Haiti, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography, Photojournalism, Social Documentary

A couple of photos from my recent trip to Haiti with Oxfam were published in the Barr Foundation Publication: From Local to Global recently.

SPACE | DIVIDED Exhibition Opening Night

January 30, 2014 in Art, Exhibition, Leica, New York, Photography

Last night was the opening of the exhibition SPACE : DIVIDED, which featured my photographs as a part of this group show. Here is a little information about the exhibition which will be on until 02.05.2014, and some photographs from last night: 'Our culture is full of real and imagined divisions. The human desire for definition creates social, geographic, and structural boundaries that divide us. Breaking out of the white, cubed, confined space of a traditional gallery is the infatuation of many a contemporary artist, while others have discovered that constriction fosters creativity.'

Con Artist presents SPACE | DIVIDED, an exhibition of conscious and unconscious separations. Artists draw lines in the sand as they explore the aesthetic and psychological power of split space. They peek through holes in the wall to better understand the polarity of a space divided and capture the intensity of attracting opposites. Featuring work from 4 NYC artists and photographers.

AT: Con Artist Ludlow Gallery, 119 Ludlow St. Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 6pm

Gallery Night Parties 01.29.2014 Wednesday 8 til late /// Opening Party 02.05.2014 Wednesday 8 til late /// Closing Party

All photographs © Anna Fawcus 2014

Oxfam Canada; Annual Report Cover Photo

January 12, 2014 in Haiti, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Photography

One of my photos from my 2012 trip to Haiti with Oxfam is featured as the cover shot of the Oxfam Canada Annual Report 2013:

2013: My year in photos

January 06, 2014 in Art, Leica, NGO Photography, Photography, Photojournalism, Social Documentary

2013 was a busy year for me. I was based in New York City for the year, with photographic assignments and travel taking me to Thailand, India, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Haiti, UK, Australia & New Zealand. I was involved in many exhibitions; with solo shows in New York City and Australia, and group shows at various galleries in New York, and at Art Basel in Miami. I would like to share a few shots from the year:

'In the Corner', Rawai, Thailand, 2013

Con Artist, LES, New York, USA 2013

Artibonite, Haiti, 2013

Zimbabwe, 2013

Cock Fight, Rawai, Thailand, 2013

Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2013

Afar region, Ethiopia, 2013

Afar, Ethiopia, 2013

For me, 2014 has begun in New Zealand, with plans to visit Vanuatu next week, before returning to New York. I then plan to move to Madrid, and be based there for the year. Thanks for your support in 2013 and I look forward to sharing photos and stories with you over the coming year.

Oxfam America; Growing Rice in Haiti and Vietnam

January 06, 2014 in Haiti, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography

Here's an Oxfam America story about Lessons learned: growing rice in Haiti and Vietnam from my most recent assignment in Haiti with writer Kevin Ferguson:

Rice Farmers in Haiti 2013; Assignment with Oxfam America

November 05, 2013 in Haiti, Leica, NGO Photography, Nikon, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography, Photojournalism

I have just returned from a week in the Artibonite region of Haiti where I have been working with Oxfam America to document the rice industry, from the farmers in the fields, through to the mills and markets and even big companies who are buying up large quantities of rice. We spoke with people about all aspects of Haitian rice growing, as well as the USA rice imports and the effect that this has on the local marketplace. I travelled with Kevin Ferguson who will tell the stories of the people we met on this journey, incorporating my photography and video. Keep an eye on this blog for links through to upcoming Oxfam America blog posts, articles and documentary work over the coming weeks.

Rice Farming in Artibonite, Haiti 2013

Working in Zimbabwe with SPANA

October 31, 2013 in Africa, Animal Welfare, Leica, NGO Photography, Nikon, Photography, Photojournalism, SPANA, Zimbabwe

I recently spent a week in Zimbabwe working with SPANA. SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is a charity for the working animals of the world, with clinics across Africa and the Middle East that treat hundreds of thousands of donkeys, horses, mules, camels and livestock every year. I travelled with the local SPANA mobile veterinary clinc, to the Manicaland Province (some 500km away from Harare), where we camped without luxuries such as electricity. This is what Erick and Andy (the two SPANA veterinarians who I was with) do for at least 2 weeks every month, leaving their families, friends and comforts of home behind so that they can travel to the areas of the country where they are most needed. SPANA provides free veterinary clinics for everyone in these remote communities who wants to come. In many cases, these people would otherwise be very unlikely to have access to this kind of help for their animals. The SPANA staff worked with local VEA's to teach them how to treat the animals, so that they are able to provide assistance in between the mobile clinics visits.

I felt privileged to be involved in documenting the important work that SPANA, and their local partner organizations are doing in Zimbabwe, and wanted to share of few of the photos from the trip:

Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe , 2013

Case studies, stories and more detailed info from the trip will be published over the coming months through the SPANA website, magazine, blog and other media outlets. I will share links on this blog to where the stories end up. For more information on SPANA and their work, have a look at their website.

Members Only Exhibition: Opening Night @ CultureFix NYC

October 06, 2013 in Art, Exhibition, New York, Photography

Members Only opening night at CultureFix was a great success. The show featured artists, including myself, from the Con Artist collective under the curatorial theme of the self nude, and drawing inspiration from the exhibition style of the Academic Salons of 1800’s France. Participating artists include: Nicole Salomon, Elizabeth Knowlton, Lady Millard, Geoff Green, Shaina Aniahs Yang, Cynthia K. Cortes, Matt Smoak, Scott Andrews, Liaizon Wakest, Aprajita Anand, Ryan Wijayaratne, Lisa Hokans, Sarah Wang, Christopher A Quizhpe, Saroj Patel, Julia Pascone, Elke Reva Sudin, Alexandra Darby, Jon Mann, Daniel Lamanna, Sonja Lessley, Ko Smith, Tag Brum, Eric Steginsky, Rebecca Sherman, Miriam Braverman, Miranda Nichol, Michael Sharp, Joseph Pinlac, Maria Petrovskaya, Anna Fawcus, AR+PJ=MDP$$YTAT$, and George Foreman.

Some photos of the opening night of the Members Only Exhibition at CultureFix in NYC:

(photographs supplied by various Con Artist collective members)

Coming Soon: Members Only Exhibition @ CultureFix NYC

September 03, 2013 in Art, Black & White, Exhibition, New York, Photography

One of my photographs will be part of a group exhibition called Members Only at CultureFix in NYC, opening on September 19th, 2013 The exhibition is a group show featuring artists from the Con Artist collective under the curatorial theme of the self nude, and drawing inspiration from the exhibition style of the Academic Salons of 1800’s France. This will undoubtedly be one of this summer’s most stark, genuine, even uncomfortably honest exhibitions. The nude figure is a trope figure in art history, acting as subject and metaphor. For whatever reason we do this: Necessity, Narcissism, a quest for deeper understanding, maybe even boredom...The results are sure to be telling. We Con Artists stand here in the buff, but stand for so much more.

For more info about the show, you can see more on the Con Artist Website or the MembersOnly Tumblr Page or read The Culturefix Interview with Audrey Ryan and Sessa Englund

©Anna Fawcus 2013

'NYC'

A signed limited edition 13" x 20" print on Hahnemule Pearl paper

Members Only

Superchief Gallery at CultureFix 9 Clinton St, NY NY 10002 Dates: September 17 - September 22nd 2013 09.19.2013 Thursday /// Opening Party 6-10pm

Iranian Protest & Hunger Strike at American Embassy in London

September 02, 2013 in Black & White, Leica, Photography, Photojournalism

Today at the American Embassy in London Iranian Protestors gathered for the second day of a protest and hunger strike to bring attention to the massacre of Camp Ashraf residents. Six people are currently on hunger strike, and several are sleeping on site at the American Embassy in London.

For more information:

http://www.ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statements/ashraf-liberty/14488-armed-raid-on-ashraf-1

http://www.ncr-iran.org/en/

http://www.maryam-rajavi.com/en/

http://www.irannewsupdate.com/

Photography Training Workshop with The Brooke in London

September 02, 2013 in London, NGO Photography, Photography, Photography Tutorials, The Brooke

I have recently been giving photographic training workshops for a few non-profit organizations, who I normally shoot for. This week I've been in London, and one of the workshops I have been giving over the past few days was with The Brooke. The workshops cover the basics in photography, from teaching local staff about camera settings through to composition and lighting techniques, combined with story-telling and lessons on how to construct case studies. Whilst professional photography is great, it is simply not possible all the time, especially in the field in remote locations where expense and accessibility can be obstacles with having a professional there as often as photography is needed. The Brooke recognize that it is important for their staff in the field to be able to document the day-to-day projects and case studies, and through this training, we work together to better equip them to present compelling photographs of the incredibly important work that the Brooke team are doing around the world. The Brooke is an international animal welfare organisation committed to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys, mules and their owners. To read more about the work that they do, or to view some of the photographs I have taken with them in the past, check out their website.

Genesis by Sebastião Salgado; Exhibition in London

September 02, 2013 in Art, Exhibition, London, Photography

The Natural History Museum in London currently has a photographic exhibition not to be missed. Genesis by Sebastião Salgado is a powerful collection of images that span across the world, depicting it with stunningly beautiful imagery. Salgado says of the Genesis collection, ‘This has been one of my longest photographic adventures: eight years researching, exploring and celebrating nature’s unspoiled legacy. I have journeyed through 32 countries to rediscover the mountains, deserts and oceans, the animals and peoples that have so far escaped the imprint of modern society. It is a pictorial depiction of the lands and lives of a still pristine planet. I feel Genesis also speaks urgently to our own age by portraying the breathtaking beauty of a lost world that somehow survives. It proclaims: this is what is in peril, this is what we must save.’

Genesis will be on in London from 11th April 2013 until 8th September 2013:

Natural History Museum

Cromwell Road

South Kensington

London SW75BD

10am - 5:30pm

£10 adults, £5 child and concession, £27 family. Free for Members

Photography Training Workshop in London with SPANA

August 30, 2013 in London, NGO Photography, Photography, Photography Tutorials, SPANA

On this trip to London, I have been involved with presenting a couple of photographic training workshops for NGO's who I shoot for. I was in at the SPANA office this week, teaching the staff the basics of photography, from settings through to composition and lighting techniques. Whilst professional photography has its place, it is simply not practical or possible all the time for any non-profit organization. This is why we have been working together to train their staff for the day-to-day documentation of the incredible work they do across the world. SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the charity for the working animals of the world. To learn more about the work that they do, check out their website.

'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' Gallery Night at Circuit of Change

August 12, 2013 in Art, Black & White, Children & The Art of Eight Limbs, Leica, New York, Photography, Photojournalism

Yesterday was the gallery night for my photographic exhibition 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' at Circuit of Change, in NYC. I did not manage to take many photos of the evening, but have a few to share here. Many thanks to everyone who came and to all who made this such a successful evening, especially to Brian & Alyssa, Jack and Dave.

Closing Party of our Exhibition at Con Artist Gallery in NYC

July 30, 2013 in Art, Black & White, Children & The Art of Eight Limbs, Exhibition, Leica, New York, Photography

Last night was the closing party of my joint exhibition 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' & 'Haiti', with Giles Clarke at Con Artist Gallery in NYC. Thanks to everyone who came out and made is such a successful and busy night, and a special thanks to Con Artist Gallery, Giles, Lawrence, Brian, Audrey, Oscar and Dave for their work in making it happen. For anyone who missed the show, I will be exhibiting 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' again in New York, at Circuit of Change: Gallery Night August 11th between 5pm - 7pm.

Here's a few photos of the evening:

'Children & The Art Of Eight Limbs'; Featured Exhibition on SocialDocumentary.net

July 24, 2013 in Art, Black & White, Children & The Art of Eight Limbs, Exhibition, Leica, New York, Photography, Photojournalism

My work 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' has been featured on the home page of SocialDocumentary.net. If you haven't been in NYC to see my current exhibition at Con Artist Gallery over the past couple of weeks, then you can see the exhibition online at SocialDocumentary.net. There will also be a second gallery showing of the work in New York, opening on August 11th at Circuit of Change, I will post more details about this soon.

Here are a just a few of the images that are part of the exhibition:

"In The Corner"

"The Ancient Art of Muay Thai Massage"

"Wash Away My Troubles"

Con Artist Collective; Artists at work

July 22, 2013 in Art, Leica, New York, Photography

Since coming to New York, I've been working out of an art collective in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, called Con Artist Collective. It's a space where we work together, sharing a studio, and sometimes working together on collaborative projects. I plan on shooting some artist profiles over the coming months of some of the talented people I share this space with, with photo essays and blog posts featuring some of the artists from Con Artist, and giving a little insight into their lives. Over the last week, I've been taking a few photos around the workspace. Laura Tack, Meghan Borah and Eric Triton are the artists at work in the following photographs: