As a part of the 2011 Research Festival, the University of Huddersfield recently held a ‘Visions of Research’ photography contest which asked researchers to submit photos which could depict research, the research environment or research impact.
Chris Webb submitted two entries which depicted the aims of his research on the Greenhead Stories project. Both images were created by combining two photographs; one original photo taken for the project and one from the Kirklees Image Archive
Greenhead Stories is proud to announce that the photo ‘The Persistence of History’ took 3rd prize in the contest. Here is an image of it on display, and scroll down to see the full image along with its description/rationale.
My research seeks to uncover the past through recording stories and exploring present place and space in Greenhead Park. This image depicts the idea that history remains around us whether we acknowledge it or not. I’ve combined my own photograph with another from the Kirklees Image Archive and treated the result with a watercolour effect, in order to create something which reflects the way in which my research tries to blur the lines of past and present. The image aims to make the viewer aware of the past, present and future of the space. While stripes of the archival image give an obvious glimpse of the past, the current image displays the present state of the park including the fences and the construction worker present in the fountain, which hint to the restoration of the park for future generations. The Greenhead Stories project aims to bring memory to life in the park using a range of mediums including images, interviews, memory exchange events and audio tours.
The Persistence of History
3rd Place Winner - Visions of Research Contest
