Request to put information about my project on the Entomology Manchester Blog.

During my time at the Entomology Department, the Curator of Arthropods Dmitri who actually manages the collection asked me if I would be happy to provide some information about my project for their blog.

I was more than happy to do this as it would be a nice way to say thank you for 

having the opportunity to work there and who knows who could read this blog.

It will give my work more exposure which can only be a good thing.

It is their usual practice that they write a post about any visitors that have worked in the department and what their project/visit is about.

They also like to show a sample of their work if it is relevant, some visitors are there purely to perform research where others like myself, are there in a more arts-based way

The Entomology Manchester Blog.

http://entomologymanchester.wordpress.com

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Figures 1 and 2 show an MSc Conservation Biology student who was using the facility at the same time as myself.

She was developing her knowledge in identifying particular types of beetles before her field trip to Tanzania.

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Figure 3 is a completely different project which was much more arts based.

For my blog post.

Dmitri has asked me to provide the following:

1. An explanation of my project written in the third person.

2. A couple of my final images.

3. A photograph of myself working within the department. Dmitri has already taken the photograph of me and this is ready to send.

For the explanation of my project, I am going to use the artist statement that i have written for this project. It is also used in my book and had been written in the third person so this is perfect.

My Artists Statement.

Almost Human

A Series of Insect Portraits By Richard Meftah

Almost Human is the Negotiated Major Photographic Project of Richard Meftah who is a final-year undergraduate student reading BA Photography at The University of Salford.

The intention of this project is to provide a unique glimpse into the world of the insect kingdom and to challenge the conventional views and perspectives that we have of insects. Many people see these insects as just ‘creepy crawlies’ and some people chose not see them at all.

Through the use of macro-photography, digital photo-stacking and compositing techniques, Richard aims to document these insects in a series of highly- detailed, large-format portraits, producing a unique perspective into the insect world.

This work aims to demonstrate the fascinating character and unique personality of these amazing creatures.

Applying the same theory and methodology that would be applied in the portraiture of a person in a photographic studio. Richard aims to show these tiny creatures, as personalities in their own right.

In addition to this project, Richard has produced a book also entitled Almost Human, which showcases his insect portrait images.

Richard has also produced an accompanying series of documentary images from his time working at the Entomology Department and is also presenting these as an accompanying series of images within the book. 

Images for the blog