These Two images are from when myself and Mishca were granted access to the Milton Correctional Facility (prison) We were allowed inside the grounds in order to photograph the fence and some of the security arrangements of the prison. This was an extension of ideas we have both been working on that relate with control and power structures and systems. It was a very weird experience.
We wernt allowed to photograph the buildings and as little of the surveillance (camera) equipment as possible. What we got were a lot of pictures of the big scary fence that surrounds the whole compound. We were kept well away from prisoners and only came into contact with a few of the guards.
we spent two hours there Images mishca shot can bee seen here: http://electart.blogspot.com/
The controlled and heavily regimented atmosphere of the entire place had quite and impact on us...we were both grew more and more reluctant to ask questions and became quiet as the facility had an impact on us...standing on the wrong side of a 20ft reinforced concrete wall topped with razor and electric wire and an 8 foot high inner electrified fence has quite an impact on you...
Both images scans of Ilford FP4 120 roll film, Shot on a Mamiya 6x6
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