About | WILLIAM JOSEPHS RADFORD

William Josephs Radford was born on August 23, 1998, in rural Andalucía, Spain. His childhood was filled with adventures like stick fights and bonfires. Radford showed early artistic talent, often drawing during school. He fell in love with photography at 15 when he got his first camera. Radford pursued formal education in fine art photography, leading him to the University of Gloucestershire in the UK.

Artistic Style and Philosophy:

At the core of Radford’s work is a distinct and thought-provoking artistic style characterized by striking compositions and subject matters that challenge conventional thought processes. He is an artist unafraid of pushing boundaries, both artistically and intellectually, and his work reflects this fearless exploration.

One of Radford’s signature techniques is light painting, a meticulous craft that involves layered light and long exposures. Through this technique, he skillfully employs color to engage with his subjects and create captivating visual narratives. His mastery of light allows him to craft scenes that are not only aesthetically captivating but also conceptually profound.

Notable Achievements

Radford’s artistic endeavors have not gone unnoticed. His series titled “DEFLOWERED” garnered significant attention and acclaim, earning a nomination for the Boynes award in 2023. This recognition solidified his place in the contemporary art scene and marked a milestone in his blossoming career. His work was further recognized with a nomination at the Refocus awards in the same year.

Inspirations and Influences:

Radford’s artistic vision is shaped by a deep and abiding fascination with transgressive art movements. He draws inspiration from artists and creators who have boldly rejected prior definitions of art in their quest for creative expression. Influential figures such as Andress Serrano, Sophie Calle, and Sally Mann have left an indelible mark on his artistic sensibilities and continue to inform the direction of his work.

Long-Term Artistic Goals:

Radford’s artistic journey is an ongoing evolution, and he intends to constantly improve and evolve as an artist, pushing the boundaries of his own creativity and inspiring others to do the same.

Storyline

Born in Marbella, Spain.

Fell in love with cameras at a young age, and decided to completely change my field of study. Dithching Science and Biology for an art degree.

Graduated from the Fine Art Baccalaureate with outstanding grades, whilst pursuing photography with a fierce passion.

Travelled Australia for 6 months, before being accepted at the University of Gloucestershire to study Fine-art Photography.

After graduating with a first class degree I continued to explore the artform, constantly falling deeper in love with it.

Gained recognition from the likes of Harper’s Magazine, Saatchi Art, The 7th Fine art photography awards, F-Stop Magazine, Medium, and many more.

Won Artjobs’ artist of the month, got featured on the inner front cover of Al-tiba9 Magazine, Sold my first original artwork.

Seeking out new and exciting opportunities!