Inside the Photo #13

Talking with Nat Persoglio

It’s again time for an amazing Inside the Photo and today I’m talking to a special soul, talented photographer and amazing writer, Nat Persoglio.

Nat is a UK-based photographer with a background in marketing and journalism. She seeks to tell stories through her photography. Nat was recently named 'Emerging Artist of the Year 2024' at The Photography Show, UK.
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I met Nat for her writing, before her photography. And the more I was digging into her stories, the more I found her images a fantastic example of storytelling.
Her pieces always leave me speechless, hitting the strings of my memory and helping me relive moments of my youth and past experiences.

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This image, titled 'Mottram Towers,' is taken from my work-in-progress series 'Maps', which explores the intricate map of memory and place, specifically the transport routes and locations tied to a complex childhood.

In Maps, I aim to reconnect with scenes of my youth, where public transport routes are a canvas for the memories that have marked my growth. The intention is to reclaim lost memories and elements of self that I feel I left behind when I moved from my childhood town.

The tower block depicted in this image figured heavily in my childhood. Absorbed by the inky black sky, it holds an ominous but inviting presence. As dusk turns to night, each illuminated window becomes a vignette of seen and unseen lives.

Every window offers a distinct tale: how did their daily existence differ from mine when I was a child?

I wonder about the silent stories behind the glass panes – what dramas are unfolding? The flickering blue light of a TV, the muffled bass of a radio in another room, a roar of voices, or the silent lovers entwined.

I’ve had the chance to look at the entire “Maps” project and I can tell you it’s impressive. There are images that just keep you locked to them, that immediately create a connection with the viewer.
I absolutely recommend you check Nat’s work. I’m sure you will enjoy her art.

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Thanks a million for sharing this project and your image with us, Nat!

Take care and talk soon!