SWAY

Influenced By Influences

FOLLOW THE LEADER

WE WANTED TO CAPTURE THE CONCEPT OF HERD MENTALITY, USING PEOPLE SEEMED OLD HAT AND FAR TOO EASY. SHEEP SEEMED LIKE THE BEST PLAN, FAR TRICKIER AND FAR COOLER. WE WORKED WITH 2 SHEEPDOGS, 1 HANDLER AND 2 SHEPHERDS.
THE EXHIBITION WAS PRODUCED IN 3D LENTICULAR FORMATS - AN INFLUENCE ON THE VIEWER. KEEP MOVING SIDE TO SIDE TO FEEL THE INFLUENCES ON YOUR SENSES
Sway - Canary Wharf, The light at the end of the tunnel - 01 'Sway' influenced by influences - Canary wharf - The light at the end of the tunnel

PLEASE STAND ON THE RIGHT

RUSH, RUSH, RUSH, WHATEVER THE NOTICE WE KEEP ON TRAVELLING ON THE RIGHT. 
Sheep on the underground - canary wharf - UP Sheep on the underground - Sway Way
Herd Mentality - sheep on the underground - Ewe Tube

EWE TUBE

But what do they know, why are they in that area. There must be a reason.

TUBE

Many doors open and invite us into the lit spacious carriages
Sheep on the underground - Tube

DAVID A. STEWART

BEING THE 'RING MASTER'

Juggling multiple hats and through the power of clear thinking he is positive that his energies are being used creatively.

David Allan Stewart is an English musician, songwriter and record producer. He co-founded the renowned band Eurythmics with Annie Lennox. He won Best British Producer at the 1986,1987 and 1990 Brit Awards. Stewart along with lennox was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame in 2020 and the due were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. Outside of Eurythmics, Stewart has written and produced songs for artists such as Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks, Mick Jagger and Tom Petty.

 
POWER FROM WITHIN & THE MAN BEHIND THE HAT
Dave Stewart, juggling multiple hats Dark B&W portrait of David A Stewart - in contemplation

MAJID NAWAZ

'COUNTER EXTREMIST'
Author of  'Radical' Co-founder & Chairman of Quillam. Co-founder of Khudi Pakistan, Liberal activist. #Solidarity
A major influence in his life has been listening to 90s Hip Hop music
Portait Majid Nawaz - for Sway the exhibition Portrait of Majid Nawaz - with headphones
Photograph of Hal Ritson on Hastings Beach

HAL RITSON

One of the most influencial but hidden hands in the music industry, having produced, composed or performed on over a thousand records including hundreds of chart hits.

Hal's work has helped shape the sound of the modern musical landscape, while largely remaining hidden from the view of the public. Influenced by the natural environment and a love of mixing and mashing elements of culture from different points in history

JAKE GOSLING

A grammy award and two times Brit Award nominated multi platinum selling producer, songwriter, remixer, manager and publisher.

Not forgetting foodie that relishes the chance to cook and eat many different cuisines.

Jake Gosling, producer & writer in his studio

KANYA KING MBE

'MOBOTASTIC'

Being the creator and founder of the MOBO Awards. Kanya King has played a major part in influencing people all over the world. Influenced by many she brings a drive and energy to everythging she touches

MY FIRST LOVE & EYE CATCHING
Kanya King MBE - photographed for Sway the exhibition Portrait of Kanya King MBE
Sue Walter at Daunt Books, London Sue Walter CEO, believing in the green light

SUE WALTER CEO

Sue has been influenced by literature in her early years before hitting the high notes of being a multiple CEO. As a 15 years old girl she found some lines that really reasonated with her
'Gatsby believed in the green light, orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It elduded us then, but thats no matter - To-morroe we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther.'

 

Selected Works

OphthalmologyPhotography & Video

AsthmaPhotography

ADHDPhotography

SwayExhibition - Influenced by Influences

Quanta Dialysis TechnologiesPhotography & Video

Olympics & ParalympicsLondon 2012 Official Photographer

Survivors: Life UnfilteredExhibition - Living with Chronic Kidney Disease

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