
Valentina Schulte
Born: 1982
Hometown: Sydney
Based in: Sydney
Born: 1982
Hometown: Sydney
Based in: Sydney
Through photography and sculpture, my work is focused on the built and natural landscapes in which humans occupy and interact. Giving specific attention to the complex ecological systems and the ancestral theorem that guide our understanding of them. It is by looking at the exploration of the human experience of the post-contemporary landscape, with specific investigations into interaction and spatiality.
By creating sculptural photographic works, I aim to provide an alternative direction in which to engage with the photographic format and materiality for both maker and observer, whilst utilising the architectural space of the gallery.
Within these spheres, my practice gives specific attention to two key areas – complex ecological systems and the ancestral theorem that guide our understanding of them. It is by looking at the exploration of the human experience of the post-contemporary landscape, with specific investigations into interaction and spatiality, that I base my work.
By creating sculptural photographic works, I aim to provide an alternative direction in which to engage with the photographic format and materiality for both maker and observer, whilst utilising the architectural space of the gallery.
These works strive to give a heightened understanding of spatiality as well as interaction from multiplicitous viewpoints in the gallery spaces in which they are seen.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Expanded field photography
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My cameras, I use a variety of them for different projects.
Where do you go for inspiration?
I enjoy travelling around, either at home in Australia or abroad, and photograph what I find interesting.
Education
College of Fine Art, UNSW
Australia, 2008
Awards
Fishers Ghost Award (Photography)
2018
CLIP (Contemporary Landscape in Photography) Award
2017
Exhibitions
Out there / Over there
Australia, 2020
Stillness and Rest
Australia, 2019
Texture / Contexture
Australia, 2016