Statement

I am curious about stories and circumstances, and what they reveal about social and cultural conditions. Drawing from the documentary photography tradition, my work is research-informed and observational. My current projects examine the tension between economic viability and environmental sustainability in sectors such as agriculture and industry, aiming to highlight the balancing act between material prosperity and environmental integrity as an urgent, shared challenge.

Biography

Johannes Pretorius is a photographer based in northern England. His key topics are people’s relationships to others, to place, and to the social context in which they live and work. His work has been exhibited at the Royal Photographic Society, Open Eye Gallery, FORMAT photography festival, and Abbot Hall gallery. He has received support from Arts Council England, the Gaia Foundation, and Signal Film and Media. Prints are held in the permanent collection at Lakeland Arts and in private collections.