Hamish Gane

Senior Lecturer
Hamish Gane headshot

Background

Hamish Gane’s research evolves from a photographic fine art practice predicated on notions of memory and melancholia, often explored through the optic of the family. His research also explores post-representational concepts of photography, and in 2013 he was awarded a PhD for his practice-based thesis entitled: Photography, Melancholy, Family: Spaces Beyond Representation. His work has been exhibited widely. 

He has worked at Swansea College of Art since 2007 and, in that time, has headed the Photography Department, the MA Contemporary Dialogues portfolio, and is currently PhD Director of Studies and supervisor.

Specialist Subjects

  • Fine Art
  • Photography
  • Contemporary Philosophy

Professional and/or Research Experience

Senior Lecturer, Swansea College of Art, UWTSD 2007- Present
PhD Supervisor & Examiner 2017-Present
MA Photography & Fine Art Lead 2018-Present
Programme Manager, MA Contemporary Dialogues 2019-2023
Programme Director, BA Photography in the Arts 2007-2018
Lecturer 0.5, Foundation Art and Design 2001-2007
Freelance Photographer 2000-2007
Stage & Lighting Technician/Designer 1987-1997
Freelance, London (Royal Opera House, ENO, MTV, Ch4)

Qualifications

  • PhD 2013 University of Wales
  • MA Photography (with Distinction) 2003 Swansea Metropolitan University
  • Film Diploma Course 1992 London International Film School, London WC2

Languages Spoken

English

Professional Membership or Roles

Research participant: Family Ties Network, a national research group of artists who explore space, place and the family in photography and moving image.
Board of Directors, Mission Gallery, Swansea, 2008 – 2018 (Chair 2011-2014)

Academic Teaching

External Recognition or Rewards

External Advisor, Research Degrees, The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, London 2022-present
Panel Member, QAA Benchmark Statement for Art & Design 2017
External Advisor, Fine Art & Photography at Hereford College of Art, 2013-2020
External Examiner, Photography at Exeter College of Art, Plymouth University, 2011-2015

Professional Publications

  • FROM COMMON DIFFERENCES (Co-editor, artwork & essay), Ffotogallery & Swansea Metropolitan University, 2013, ISBN 978-095610036-8
  • UNRELIABLE TRUTHS (Chapter), Glynn Vivian Gallery Swansea, 2008, ISBN 978-0-903189-78-1
  • SITTING ROOM (Exhibition Catalogue), Manchester Metropolitan University, 2008
  • APRON (monograph), Mission Gallery, 2005, ISBN 0-9545600-3-5

Available to Supervise Doctoral Students

Yes