Biography
Whilst living in Cairo Jason forged a successful career working as a documentary photographer in the Middle East & Africa, publishing work in various periodicals throughout Europe and North America. Originally trained as a photojournalist in London he’s since moved away from the day-to-day of journalism and is now focussing on other, less reported aspects of life in the region.
He now dedicates his time to developing larger bodies of work that engage and reflect on current affairs which play out more in the periphery, seeking another more comprehensive viewpoint of an often misunderstood and ignored reality. Much of his work focuses on identity and how, whether viewed from an individual or collective group within society, it fluctuates as the environment and social situations constantly shift and evolve.
Awards & Exhibitions
2010
Winner Magenta 'Flash Forward'
'Foto8 Summer Show' Host Gallery, London
Fuji Distinctions Exhibition, London2009
'From Here' Brighton Photo Fringe, Brighton
'Roof Exhibition' CIC, Cairo
'Yemen Now' Total Arts Gallery, Dubai2008
Finalist ‘Transform’ WestPHOTO
Finalist “Assistance Awards” British Journal of Photography
Highly Commended, Fuji Film Distinctions Award2007
‘Outwest’ Group show, Shunt Vaults, London
‘Tracing layers’ Group show @ Space Gallery, London
Indian National Trust of Arts and Culture Grant