Michael Swann
Michael Swann is a photographic artist based in Bristol. His work explores aspects of religious belief, mysticism and phenomenology and aims to understand how photography can be used to communicate such themes. Michael’s latest body of work, Noema (2018-20), follows the search for the Virgin Mary’s presence in two locations in which she has reportedly been seen, and has been shortlisted for the BUP Book Award and the ShowOFF exhibition at Krakow Photomonth 2020. Michael has recently been selected for the Futures Photography talent platform.
Noema
Noema investigates the aura of place and religious experience by searching for signs of the presence of the Virgin Mary in two locations where she has reportedly been seen; Garabandal (Spain) and Medjugorje (Bosnia & Herzegovina).
Noema
Noema investigates the aura of place and religious experience by searching for signs of the presence of the Virgin Mary in two locations where she has reportedly been seen; Garabandal (Spain) and Medjugorje (Bosnia & Herzegovina).
Noema
Noema investigates the aura of place and religious experience by searching for signs of the presence of the Virgin Mary in two locations where she has reportedly been seen; Garabandal (Spain) and Medjugorje (Bosnia & Herzegovina).
Noema
Noema investigates the aura of place and religious experience by searching for signs of the presence of the Virgin Mary in two locations where she has reportedly been seen; Garabandal (Spain) and Medjugorje (Bosnia & Herzegovina).
Noema
Noema investigates the aura of place and religious experience by searching for signs of the presence of the Virgin Mary in two locations where she has reportedly been seen; Garabandal (Spain) and Medjugorje (Bosnia & Herzegovina).
Noema
Noema investigates the aura of place and religious experience by searching for signs of the presence of the Virgin Mary in two locations where she has reportedly been seen; Garabandal (Spain) and Medjugorje (Bosnia & Herzegovina).