Nils Aksnes

Nils Aksnes is a designer, maker and photographic artist living and working on the west coast of Argyll, Scotland. He uses analogue pinhole cameras as a tool for close study of this coastal landscape. His work explores environmental change and draws on found objects and natural materials.

Although they are very simple devices, pinhole cameras are capable of creating beautifully complex images. Nils plays with this simplicity and combines movement, masks and multiple exposures to construct multi-layered images.

Nils grew up in Argyll and formed strong connections to coastal and woodland landscapes which continue to influence his creative work. With these connections came a keen awareness of environmental issues, in particular marine plastic pollution.

Nils complements his photographic practice through designing and making cameras to explore new ideas or techniques. Minimising environmental impact through both design decisions and material selection is central to Nils’ work. He sells his 3D printed, modular and low environmental impact cameras under the name Finite Industries.

Having returned to live in Argyll in 2018 after studying and working in Glasgow, Nils set up a studio and workshop in mid-Argyll between temperate rainforest and rugged coast. His work has been exhibited across the UK and in Spain, Germany and the USA.

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My images are available as giclée prints on photo rag paper. Prints can be shipped globally. For prices and dimensions or to buy prints please contact me.

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