Julia Fullerton-Batten

Julia Fullerton-Batten is celebrated as a fine-art photographer, distinguished for her masterful use of cinematic techniques in visual storytelling. Within each project, she intricately weaves her subject matter into a series of captivating narrative "stories," employing staged tableaux and sophisticated lighting methods.

Biography of Julia Fullerton-Batten

Julia Fullerton-Batten, born in 1970 in Bremen, Germany, spent her formative years in Germany and the USA. Following her parents' divorce, she relocated with her siblings to the UK. Her photography journey began with assisting professional photographers for five years, providing her with valuable insights and experiences.

She pursued her education at the Berkshire College of Art & Design in Reading, UK, from 1990 to 1992, honing her skills and refining her artistic vision.

Fullerton-Batten's career took off in 1995 with her first commercial assignment, marking the beginning of her path as a fine art photographer. However, it was in 2005 that she garnered recognition in the field.

Over the years, Fullerton-Batten's work has been exhibited in esteemed international institutions, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Shanghai, the Museo Thyssen-Bomemisza in Madrid, the Swedish Museum of Photography, the Musee de l'Elysee in Lausanne, Switzerland, and a solo exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Currently residing in London, Julia Fullerton-Batten continues to captivate audiences with her evocative imagery and compelling storytelling.

Julia Fullerton-Batten's Art Style

Julia Fullerton-Batten's distinct artistic style is characterized by her penchant for unconventional locations, innovative settings, and the use of street-cast models, all accentuated by cinematic lighting techniques. In her work, she skillfully infuses visual tensions, creating a sense of mystique that invites viewers to continuously revisit her images, each time discovering something new.

Her photographs have graced the covers of notable publications like "A Guide to Collecting Contemporary Photography." Moreover, her work holds a permanent place in esteemed institutions such as the National Portrait Gallery, Musee de l'Elysee in Lausanne, and the Parliamentary Art Collection at the Houses of Parliament.

Fullerton-Batten is widely recognized for her exploration of the inner world of teenage girls, delving into their psyches and relationships with others. Her seminal series, "Teenage Stories" (2005), sets the tone for her exploratory approach, portraying the girls as giants in miniature villages, amplifying their sense of alienation and disconnection.

Subsequent series like "School Play" (2007), "In Between" (2009-2010), "Awkward" (2011), "Mothers and Daughters" (2012), and "A Testament to Love" (2013) delve deeper into the complexities of adolescent relationships—with friends, boys, and family. Her more recent series, "Renaissance" (2013), offers a reflective examination of her subjects' emotional states, further showcasing Fullerton-Batten's nuanced understanding of human experiences.