Cornwall
About: Matthew Pontin is a photographic artist based in the region who has worked freelance since graduating from Swansea Metropolitan University with a First Class Honours Degree in 2002. After several years working within documentary photography, developing community arts projects and teaching young people on the Isle of Wight he relocated to Cornwall to undertake MA Photography which he completed in 2005. Since he has developed his own practice and exhibits across the UK, he works within all areas of education from primary through to adult, he is part-time lecturer at University College Falmouth and Director of FOTONOW CIC.
Specialism: All areas of photography from documentary to studio, working with both digital and film. Black and White printing. Alternative printing (Cyanotpyes). Advanced Adobe Photoshop (image manipulation). Adobe Indesign (book making and desk top publishing). Time-lapse photography. Visual research. Basic Dreamweaver web-design. Exhibition management and curatorial work. Community arts project development. Fund-raising.
Support for C & M Diploma: Freelance expertise in all aspects of photography; much experience working with young people and in project development and management; overview and experience of working in the creative industries; current relationship with University College Falmouth, FOTONOW and many other links into arts organisations and practitioners in the South West.
Contact:
07734 429412
Public Liability Insurance: Artist Newsletter – AIR Scheme
CRB: 001149002816
References: Deborah Baker received Naomi Bissell received
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