Retrospection
A photographic series by Sampford Cathie
Retrospection: 100 Years of Devonport was exhibited during the 2021 Auckland Festival of Photography.
Time may be invisible, yet it leaves a mark across every surface it glides past, materialised through change. These marks are easily missed, like cracks formed on pavements by pounding feet, or the gradual ebb and flow of buildings as they are assembled, reshaped and dismantled, before the cycle begins anew.
Sampford Cathie’s Retrospection captures Devonport, an iconic village’s transformation across 100 years. Embedding his contemporaneous photographs within historical images drawn from the Auckland Libraries heritage collections, Cathie’s composed photographs capture the effects of cumulative change and the magic of buildings and streetscapes when they withstand the tests of time.
Devonport Holy Trinity Church - Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1-W87
In it’s current form, the series retraces the iconic photographs of Devonport photographers Henry Winkelmann, Frederick George Radcliffe, D H Ballantyne and James D Richardson, that are available via the Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. Each print includes a certificate of authenticity with record information for the featured heritage photograph and photographer.
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Victoria Rd, Devonport belongs to the Retrospection series by Sampford Cathie, released in 2020.
Edition Size: 20
Paper Size: 594 mm x 420 mm
Image Size: 494 mm x 315 mm
Print Process: Giclee art print using archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper and genuine Epson ink
Featured Image: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 35-R213
The series draws upon the rich collection of historic images that are available through the Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections and seeks to contextualise a wealth of film images from Auckland’s past in a unique and intriguing way.
About the Photographer
I’m a commercial photographer & videographer with an eye for landscape, abstract and fine art photography. I regularly photograph the stunning landscapes and streetscapes that Otago has to offer, as well as further abroad. In each of my prints I try to convey a unique sense of atmosphere and minimalism in-keeping with my style of commercial photography.
Sample image not to scale.