Burnham Arlidge
"By distorting architecture and blurring peripheral details, I draw the viewer's eye to a singular focal point, allowing the image to unfold like a story from a forgotten memory."
"My work reflects the nature of memory—blurring the boundaries of space and time to create impressionistic fine art portraits that evoke the feeling of a half-remembered dream."
Burnham Arlidge is a fine art photographer based in Bristol, celebrated for his unique approach to impressionistic photography. His creative process is deeply inspired by the nature of memory and the way we recall places and people. While photography is traditionally viewed as a medium for capturing exact moments, Burnham’s work challenges this notion by delving into the emotional resonance of a scene.
Through careful distortion of architectural details and the blurring of peripheral elements, his photographs leave a single, striking focal point. This technique mirrors the way memories often focus on certain details while others fade into obscurity. The resulting images evoke a narrative quality, unfolding like half-remembered dreams or long-forgotten memories.
Burnham’s work invites viewers to reimagine the way they engage with photography, creating pieces that are as much about feeling and emotion as they are about form and technique. His striking impressionistic style continues to captivate audiences, making his work a standout addition to contemporary fine art photography.
