Paul restricts his photography primarily to medium format, black and white film, photographing in high contrast light, in an urban environment.
His is a quasi-documentary style, sometimes referred to as “urban still life”.
Although largely devoid of people, his images are distinctly humanistic, inspired by a quiet inner space.
They focus on the rhythmic repetition of the design and texture of an object, or the interplay of light and shade. The subject could be a forgotten doorway, an abandoned object, derelict building, weatherworn sign, street scenes or back alleys. His photographs are hand pulled, toned, silver gelatin, fibre based, archival quality black and white photographs.
Jesse's influences are from the world of fashion, streetwear, music sub-cultures and associated photographers and videographers.
His colour photographs are mainly printed from 35 mm colour film negatives. There are also 110 negatives and iPhone photos in the show.
His focus is dual: street scenes of urban decay and grime and documenting people and performers at various live music concerts.
Each of his images show the raw reality and individuals of our cityscape. They are purposely imperfect, but emotionally evocative.
Photographs in this exhibition are taken primarily in and are of the city of Toronto.
Exhibition is up January 10 - March 1 2026 Opening reception January 24 2-5pm
