The Story Behind Omniscience
I. Real Places, Reimagined Worlds
Behind the scenes photoshoot at York Minster.
Omniscience is an ongoing photographic project born from a deep fascination with the imagination behind monumental architecture. I am drawn to places that embody a vision greater than a single lifetime, built by generations who began creating something they would never live to see completed. I want to photograph these worlds as they were imagined, revealing the entirety of their vision through meticulously constructed panoramas that bring together dozens of photographs into perspectives beyond what the human eye can perceive in a single glance.
II. Two Ways of Seeing
Post Processing of Ely Cathedral Artwork.
Each artwork takes shape gradually, often over the course of a month. I work on it in stages, returning with fresh eyes to refine the details, proportions and overall feeling of the space. Rather than rushing towards a finished image, I allow each piece to take the time it needs.
I spent over a decade working in graphic design, while photography developed alongside it over the years. Growing up with 90s console games also shaped my fascination with fantastical worlds, atmosphere and the feeling of exploring spaces beyond everyday experience. ‘Omniscience’ has become a natural meeting point between graphic design and photography, allowing that early fascination with imagined worlds to find its way into how I see and construct these spaces. One gives me the patience to refine an image; the other gives me the curiosity to keep looking. Somewhere between the two, these artworks have taken shape.
III. From Personal Project to Collaboration
Omniscience work exhibited in London.
Every building brings something different to the project. What began as a personal exploration has led me to collaborate with cathedrals including York Minster, Ely Cathedral and St Paul's Cathedral, each revealing new possibilities for the Omniscience approach.
These collaborations have become an important part of the project's evolution, allowing me to create work that is rooted in the character of the buildings themselves. The resulting photographs have been exhibited and recognised internationally, and are produced as fine art editions, extending the experience of these spaces beyond the buildings themselves.
IV. Continuing the Vision
Omniscience work exhibited in London.
The buildings that inspire Omniscience are creations that have endured for centuries. I hope to continue the project by collaborating with cathedrals, interpreting each space in a way that is uniquely its own. Every building has its own character, atmosphere and history, and each artwork is my attempt to capture something of the experience, creating a way to revisit the space through the artwork.