Ep. #45: Fragile Lands, Enduring Spirits - From the Arctic to the Amazon with Joel Redman

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #45 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this captivating episode, we are thrilled to sit down with the incredibly insightful British photographer Joel Redman, whose work spans across the globe, focusing on communities, climate change, and the environment. About Our Guest: Joel Redman Joel Redman’s photography explores the delicate relationship between people and landscapes, from the deserts of North America to the Arctic Circle, capturing the intersection of human presence and environmental fragility. His work has been exhibited at prestigious venues like the National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts, and he was shortlisted for the International Photographer of the Year at the Lucie Awards. In this episode, Joel delves into his significant projects, including "Stray from the Path", "The North Chose Us", and "Resistance", sharing personal stories and the motivations behind his work documenting indigenous communities and fragile environments. Tune in to this episode to: * Journey through Joel’s career and hear the stories behind his key projects. * Explore the tension between human interaction and natural landscapes, as seen in "Stray from the Path". * Learn about the challenges facing indigenous communities, like the Sámi people in Lapland, and their fight for survival in "The North Chose Us". * Understand the ongoing resistance of indigenous peoples in Brazil against colonialism and environmental destruction in "Resistance". Don't forget to: * Subscribe to our channel for more thought-provoking episodes on art and photography. * Like and share this episode to spread awareness of Joel’s powerful work on environmental and cultural preservation. * Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. OUTLINE: 0:00 - Coming Up 1:42 - Introduction to Joel Redman’s work 3:13 - Joel’s meditative approach to photography 6:37 - Year spent working with indigenous communities 8:26 - Founding the charity “If Not Us Then Who” 10:55 - Early struggles with film development 18:10 - Learning from renowned photographers 25:55 - Influence of Alec Soth on Joel’s photography 33:11- Growing up in apartheid South Africa 47:04 - Ethical approach to working with indigenous communities 50:47 - Revisiting the Yurok Tribe in Northern California 1:02:14 - Importance of patience in photography 1:05:27 - Documenting the Sami people and their struggles in Lapland 1:37:04 - Exploring fragile environments through photography 1:51:40 - Long-term storytelling and revisiting communities 2:04:17 - Closing reflections on photography and storytelling These adjusted times reflect the new starting points for each significant moment in the episode. SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #JoelRedman #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #DocumentaryPhotography #ClimateChange #SamiPeople #IndigenousCommunities #StrayFromThePath #EnvironmentalPhotography #ArtisticExploration #Urbanautica #SteveBisson #PatrickLeeHubbard