Jon Rendell

SHADOW BOXER
Born into an auteur/photog family in Melbourne, Australia, in 1957, Jon Rendell grew up surrounded by cameras and film. He honed his craft under renowned photographer Athol Shmith at what is now Swinburne University (Prahran Campus, Melbourne).

In the mid 60s Jon's father gave him the family Box Brownie (Kodak). He was 8. In the 70s, 80s and 90s he progressed through a series of 35mm film cameras along with the associated traditional darkroom techniques. Having begun digital photography in 1999, he is now thoroughly ensconced in that medium and delights in all its possibilities.

"I'm captivated by light and shadows. I find myself hard-wired to focusing on the transitory, abstract shapes that come and go with the available light." "” Jon Rendell

Jon's current project is a photo-a-day blog, 25' RADIUS. 25' RADIUS refers to the size of his apartment. Each day of 2013 he is publishing a photo taken from within the confines of his abode in an effort to push himself to find inspiration in unexplored compositions and natural light.

"Who needs the Grand Canyon? If you look closely enough, you'll find your subject right under your nose." "” Jon Rendell

1977–1979
Diploma of Art and Design, Swinburne University of Technology, Prahran Campus, Melbourne, Australia

1980–1981
Bachelor of Education, Melbourne University, Melbourne, Australia