Peter Spurgeon
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Peter Spurgeon

PhotographerBristol, United Kingdom
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Peter Spurgeon

PhotographerBristol, United Kingdom
About me
Peter Spurgeon is a British photographer, living and working in Bristol, UK.
Projects
  • Decoy
    DecoyThis series relates to a secret British Air Ministry project that took place during the Second World War. Sound City film studios in Shepperton were commissioned to design fake cities, airfields, docks and oil refineries. The objective of this simulation was to divert enemy bombs away from the real targets. The decoys were set up a few miles away from the true locations and constructed using fires and electric lights. Today, only control bunkers remain at many of the sites as crumbling reminders of this forgotten endeavour. They sheltered the crew and housed generators for the lights. This simulation diverted 5% of enemy bombs away from their intended destinations. The project is informed by archive sources and my images are made at former decoy locations. I am intrigued by simple ingenuity of the decoy designs and wish to record the disappearing structures and empty sites. I introduce theatrical lighting to animate the landscape and to evoke visual deception in war.
Work history
    Photographer
    Bristol, United KingdomFreelance
Skills
  • Photography
  • Analgoue Photography
  • Landscape Photography
  • Creative Documentary
  • Documentary
  • Historical Research
  • Archival Research
Education
    MA Documentary Photography
     - Newport, United Kingdom
Awards
    PhotogrVphy Grant (Conceptual) - nominee
    http://grant.photogrvphy.com/winners-gallery/photogrvphy-grant-2017/conceptual/hm/385
    ESPY Photography Award - specially commended
    https://www.espyphotoaward.com/
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