BAM art
UNIQUE ARTISTRY
Captivating Creations
MY STORY
Immerse yourself in a world of BAM art, where digital art meets vintage inspiration and beyond. As a photographic visual arts storyteller I am dedicated to crafting unique works that challenge traditional boundaries. Driven by passion and innovation, my pieces resonate with emotion and depth. Through my lens, I aim to inspire and elevate the viewer's experience, showcasing my commitment to excellence in visual storytelling. Discover my passion and dedication that goes into each of my limited edition prints.
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Enchanting Perspectives
About BAM
As a Canadian-British photographic visual arts storyteller based in Carcassonne, France, I am deeply committed to capturing the essence of human experience through my lens. My work reflects a blend of cultural influences and personal narratives, exploring themes of identity, connection, and the passage of time. Each image is a journey, inviting viewers to engage with the stories behind the visuals and to find their own interpretations. Through my art, I strive to create a dialogue that transcends borders and resonates on a universal, yet individual level.
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Welcome to Images that go BAM, where every photograph tells a story steeped in beauty and connection. With over 30 years of dedication to the visual arts, I invite you to explore a world that inspires introspection and curiosity about our existence. My work is driven by the allure of spiritual iconography and of life around us. Join me on this journey to see beauty in everything and choose a path filled with purpose and meaning.
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Brent Alexander McTavish - Canada, Vancouver b.1960 / act: Vancouver, Madurai, Chennai, Victoria, London, Carcassonne
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Representation
Indigo Art Collection - Specialising in high-quality artwork schemes that elevate design aesthetics.
Arcangel - Premier stock photography and illustrations, offering curated imgagrey for primarily international book publishing.
Picfair - An online platform championing photographic expression and fair compensation.
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Major Private Collections
London Business School, London, UK
Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada
Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India,
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Selected Past Exhibitions
The Islington Contemporary Art & Design Fair - Candid Arts Trust Galleries, Islington, London, UK, October 2006
Spiritual Journey - Church of St Johns, Edinburgh, UK, 2004
roMANse - Adonis Art of London, UK, 2004
Angel Wings - Picture House Centre for Photography, Leicester, UK, 2004
The Rape of Europe - Luke & A Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK, 2003
BollyQueens - Lighthouse West London, Globe Centre East London & Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, UK, Summer 2003
BollyQueens (Special Preview) - National Film Theatre, London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, 2003
BOUNCE - GALA Art Gallery, Brighton, UK, 2003
The London Exhibition - Galerie Anton, Berlin, Germany, 2002
New Directions In Male Art Photography - Adonis Art of London, UK, 2001
May Day Exhibition - Xchanges Artist’s Run Gallery, Victoria, Canada, 2001
EYE APPEAL - Royal British Columbia Museum, Victoria, Canada, 2001
Images for the Millennium - Random Modern Gallery, Tacoma, USA, 2000
Summer Exhibition - Fran Willis Gallery, Victoria, Canada, 2000
Fine Arts - Sooke Region Museum, Sooke, Canada, 2000, 1999, 1994
Personal Indulgences - Fran Willis Gallery, Victoria, Canada, 2000
Give the Gift of Art - Fran Willis Gallery, Victoria, Canada, 1999
autumn exhibition - Liegh Gallery, London, UK, 1999
ArtWORK - BC Festival of the Arts, Victoria, Canada, 1999
LOOK - Arts Council Centre, Victoria, Canada, 1999, 1994, 1993
One World Many Views - Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai, India, 1997
MSM - Martin Batchelor Gallery, Victoria, Canada, 1997
Pushing the Portrait Part II - Foto Base Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, 1994
Images and Objects XII - BC Festival of the Arts, Campbell River, Canada, 1994
S.F.U. Photography Exhibition - Simon Fraser University Gallery, Burnaby, Canada, 1988
How Do We See Ourselves - The Bute Street Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, 1988
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Selected Published & Commercial Work
Naz Project London - Cover Image for Annual Report, London, UK, 2003
London Business School - Various Brochure & Web Site Portraits, London, UK, 2002, 2003, 2006
manner aktuell Magazine - Feature Portfolio, Bruno Gmunder Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 2002
“Sound of a Spell”, Dance Performance - Promotional Photography for WISE THOUGHTS, London, UK, 2002
Gay Times Magazine - Artist Portfolio, Millivres-Prowler Group, London, UK, 2001
PHOTO LIFE Magazine - Feature Article, Apex Publications, Toronto, Canada, 2001
“Quickies” Book of Short Fiction - Cover Photo, Arsenal Pulp Press, Vancouver, Canada, 1998
Art Unlimited - 1 Published Art Postcard, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1998
Canadian Traveller Magazine - Cover Photograph, Vancouver, Canada, 1996
Art Unlimited - 2 Published Art Postcards, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1996
Times Colonist Daily Newspaper - Photos “Daring to be Different”, Victoria, Canada, 1996
Inclusion in “Male Bonding” - Art Book, Foto Factory Press, Venice Beach, USA, 1996
The Post Card Factory - 2 Published Travel Postcards, Markham, Canada, 1996
AIDS Vancouver Island - Date Cards & Annual Report, Victoria, Canada, 1994, 1995 & 1996
MuscleMag “Indian Style Posedown” - Article & Photographs, Lincoln, USA, 1993
Contact Magazine “Art As (E)Vocation” - Photographic Illustration, Calgary, Canada, 1991
Contests, Awards & Grants
Government of Canada Artist’s Grant - The Canadian High Commission of London, UK, 2004
Fine Arts Juror's Choice Award - Sooke Region Museum, Canada, 2000
Boulevard Magazine - “Photos By” Winner, Victoria, Canada, 1993, 1999 & 2000
British Columbia Festival of the Arts - Represented South Island Arts Council, Canada, 1994 & 1999
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Education
Western Academy of Photography (WAP) Diploma Programme, Eight Diplomas Completed, Victoria, Canada, 1994
After my initial WAP education, I am self taught through experimentation with various photo manipulation software packages, including Photoshop, Luminar, Topaz and numerous other applications.​​​​