Matthew Mccully

Working with alternative photographic processes and getting to the root of what photography is has driven me since I first began practicing the art form in the late 90's. Having spent a long time as a retoucher and teaching digital photography, I have found getting back to the physical and sometimes messy processes has been a valuable and ultimately life improving outlet.

My work life is split into three, teaching photography, looking after the pastoral care and well-being of 200 students and fitting in creating my own imagery. Working with teenagers I have seen depression, anxiety and a wide range of other mental health issues become more prevalent each year. Initial the production of silver gelatin collographic chemigrams, was as an escape from the stresses of work life, however increasingly I became influenced and inspired by the interactions I have had with students, gaining a better idea of the difficulties they go through.