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Artist Joseph Churchward QSM (20 August 1932 – 26 April 2013)

This journal post features a series of black-and-white portrait photographs of the renowned artist Joseph Churchward. Captured in his home-based studio in Hataitai, Wellington, New Zealand, these images reflect Joseph’s creative environment and personal essence.

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Black and white portrait photo of Joseph Churchward.
50c Joseph Churchwards typography.
Joseph Churchward with his favourite tools for making letters.
Western Samoa fonts by Joseph Churchward.
Churchward type bold italic 2011 typography.
Joseph Churchward in his studio amongst his paper wall filing system.
Joseph perfecting the letter v.
Joseph Churchward in his Haitaitai, Wellington based studio.
Category: Portrait photography
Style: Documentary photography
Subject: Joseph Churchward
Medium: Black and white photograph
© Tahnia Roberts, 2010
Tahnia Roberts

Author Tahnia Roberts

I explore and document urban and natural environments, often focusing on reflections, shadows, and patterns. My camera walks allow me to capture found objects and scenes that tell stories through everyday details. In my journal, I share these explorations and offer a glimpse into my process.

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