To Whom It May Concern

(Nur) Aishah Kenton

Three concertina books
Self-published in 2018

There is no separation between life and art, between photography and love. It is through these photographs that I share an exploration of life’s interconnected elements, not only as a photographer but also as a partner—and at times, a subject in my own work.

I’m not drawn to the risqué or sensational; instead, I find beauty in the mundane: walks to the supermarket, lazy afternoons in the park, long drives, and the simple daily moments I share with my partner. The language of photography resonates in these instances as much as it does in more dramatic circumstances, often illuminated by contrasting light. It’s a contradiction that while the images may appear dark, life itself has never been brighter.

I don’t set out to photograph anything specific, which has taught me to trust the process of photography. Capturing the images comes naturally, but that is just the beginning. Once the film is developed and scanned, I sometimes forget what I’ve captured. It’s only during the sequencing process that I begin to understand what I’m truly expressing.

My primary practice revolves around sequencing photographs into book form, with exhibitions centred on the books I’ve created. Within these books, the photographs coalesce to form a narrative drawn directly from my life.

- Nur Aishah Kenton

To Whom It May Concern (2018)
Graduating work and exhibition
Ba. Photomedia, School of Art and Design.
Australian National University, Canberra.
Recipient Goulburn Regional Gallery Emerging Artist Support Scheme Award