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Then I Met You, On The Pitch
'Then I Met You, On The Pitch' is a Communication Design collaborative book project by Graphics student Josh Hale, and Lens-Based student Rose Smith. The publication explores the community created by a football team in Year 4, Sculpture and Environmental Art at The Glasgow School of Art. The photography, design and technical aspects of the publication explore a broader social context, bringing to light undocumented aspects of the team.
Much of the inspiration for the book’s design came from old football programmes. The use of the Risograph printer closely reflects this visual language as well as portraying the tactile nature of the team.
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Then I Met You, On The Pitch (photography)
Henri Cartier-Bresson’s concept of the ‘Decisive Moment’ refers to the point in time when the elements align to create a compelling photograph.
The idea involves capturing the exact moment when a scene’s action, composition, and lighting are at their peak, creating an image that conveys a story with a single shot. It emphasises observation and intuition within photography, implying the photographer moves with and waits for the ‘right’ moment to capture an image.
The technique visually communicates the essence of sports which inherently involves dynamic action and movement. By capturing images with intentional blur, the photographs convey a sense of motion.
I also believed capturing aspects surrounding the team was important for context when created into a publication, it allows the viewer to have more context of the community.