Love is one of life’s mysteries. It is something that most can relate to and yet there is no one emotion that defines it. Love can bring elation, it can also bring despair. Separation explores the angst and myriad emotions experienced by London-based couples who, as a result of Brexit, have been forced to contemplate separation. With Britain soon to sever its ties with the European Union, tens of thousands of people face the possibility of losing their right to live with their partner.
This work seems fitting for a time when now in relentless circumstances we are separated from those we love
Laura Pannack is a London-based, award-winning photographer. Renowned for her recognizable portraiture and social documentary artwork, she often seeks to explore the complex relationship between subject and photographer. Her work heavily focuses on the youth. She was educated at the University of Brighton, Central Saint Martins College of Art and LCP.
Pannack’s work has been extensively exhibited worldwide, including at The National Portrait Gallery, Somerset House, the Royal Festival Hall and the Houses of Parliament.
Awards AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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1st Place Portraits Singles - World Press Photo Awards 1st Place Best in Show - Foto8 Host Summer Show Winner Magenta Foundation X4
3rd Place Terry O’Neill Award
New York Photo Festival Awards
Art of Photography Show San Diego
1st place Fine Art Nudes - Lucies International Professional Photography Awards Best In Show - Lucies International Professional Photography Awards
AOP awards
Sony World Photography Award
Royal Photographic Society Vic Odden Award
John Kobal Award – The Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize
Judge World Press Photo Awards
Lens Culture award
Director’s Choice Center Awards
Getty Prestige Grant
Prix HSBC Pour la Photographie Prize
1st Prize Juliet Margaret Cameron Women in Photography Award
