I make observations of objects and moments that catch my attention in and around Dublin city. I have been practising this visual note-taking in the form of photography for years now, and I add to my collection every day. From familiar objects to simple moments, my urge to document these thought-provoking, weird and witty scenarios has led me to further question what it is that I see in them.
I have selected photos from my archives, and through animation and video editing, I have given more value to sightings that might be deemed as unremarkable in passing. By sharing these photographs and animations, I aim to put a fresh, imaginative perspective on the ordinary. I want the viewer to gain insight into my mind’s eye and to feel that same internal smirk I get when I see things throughout the day.
My final year project is based on a short film I made in second year. I used simple animation techniques to make inanimate objects come to life around my home. I applied this same idea to the objects I photographed in the streets of Dublin
I collected images and made notes of what I was imagining at the time. I then isolated the layers in Photoshop and brought the objects to life. I made 23 looping animations
I was inspired by the Maps feature on the iPhone to make my animations an interactive experience. The user can scroll, zoom and tap to view each animation
I looked to old Eircom telephone booths to display my map. I roughed the booth up using stickers and lighter burns to make it an authentic reflection of Dublin