From De Montfort University Press Office
A holography expert from Kew in Richmond has won an international award for his significant contributions to the art and science of photography.
Professor Martin Richardson, Chair in Modern Holography in the Department of Imaging and Communication Design at DMU, has been awarded this year’s Saxby Medal from The Royal Photographic Society (RPS), in recognition for his achievements and contributions to the advancement of holographic imaging – a unique form of photographic printing that creates a three-dimensional (3-D) effect on flat surfaces.
Professor Martin Richardson said: “I feel truly honoured. Very few people in the field of 3-D imaging have been fortunate enough to receive this highly prestigious award so it really is a super additive”
Regarded an “imaging pioneer”, Professor Richardson has produced holograms of many famous people, including film directors Martin Scorsese and Alan Parker, as well as the artist Sir Peter Blake and rock legend David Bowie – all of which has been documented in his first published book Spacebomb: Modern Holograms and Lenticular 1984 – 2004.
He has also been involved with various DMU projects, including the more recent creation of a unique holographic teaching resource which captures mouth shapes in 3D and could become a vital tool for speech therapists.
Other career highlights include the Chinese translation of his second book, The Prime Illusion: Modern Holography in the New Age of Digital Media, which was recently published by the Beijing University Communication Press.
Dr Gerard Moran, Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design said: “What better winner for this award for the art and science of photography? Martin sees no sharp distinction between art and science, and has long advocated the mutually complementary role each plays. I’m delighted for him and for what this award says about DMU’s approach to creative practice”.
Professor Richardson’s holograms are exhibited around the world and can be seen in two national collections including The National Museum of Photography, Film and Television in Bradford and The National Science Museum in London.
The Saxby Medal, endowed by Graham Saxby Hon FRPS, will be presented to Professor Richardson at The RPS annual awards ceremony on 19 November 2009.
Martin ,
Congratulations …well deserved…best wishes peter
Thank you Peter!
Kind Regards,
Martin
Considering how M. Richardson has embedded himself in advancing holography through education and yet remained a humble practitioner, the recognition is well rewarded. Congratulations, Martin.
Thank you Diane!
Kind Regards,
Martin
And I will add my congratulations too. 🙂 And nice to hear from you, Peter!!
Thankyee!!!
Martin,
Congratulations,
Thanks again for the pleasure and fond memerories of working together at RCA.
Harry
Hi Harry,
Thank you for your kind words, let me know if I can buy you lunch one day!
Kind Regards,
Martin
Hi Martin,
Congratulations!
Annegret
Hi Annegret,
How nice to hear from you…thought of you on the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall! How are you? keep in touch and thank you.
Love and Light – Martin 🙂
Dear Martin,
This is really great news. Great congratulations!
With all best wishes for future work.
Bill
Hey Bill,
Keep on truckin! Hope to see you in SF in Jan…
Thank you,
Martin
Brilliant news Martin – Congratulations – well deserved and all the best.
Hi Andy,
thank you for all your continued hard work too!
Kind regards,
Martin
Excellent, indeed!
Hi Jeff,
It’s so good to know you are around!
Thanks…
Martin
Martin,
Congratulations and of course best wishes for continued success.
Joyously,
Fred & Becky
Hi Fred & Becky,
Thank you very much! Sorry we did not see you in China, lets hope we catch up soon!
Kind Regards,
Martin
Congratulations! Well deserved. Good to know that endeavours within holography are still appreciated.
Frithioff Johansen Denmark
Thank you Frithioff!
Warmest Regards,
Martin
Martin –congratulations on this award. Your determination to produce great new images year after year is much admired.
A well deserved award–a good time to say thanks also for all the attention you gave to help Nick in his last years.
Regards
John Wiltshire
Bravo Martin. Felicitations!
A bientot.
Best regards.
Pascal GAUCHET
Many Thanks Pascal!
I hope to see you soon,
Martin
Thank You John!
Catch up soon,
Martin
Hi Martin–Belated congratulations! Loved your new work at Leicester last fall–you are an inspiration! Chers, Sarah
Many congrats Martin. Catch up with you soon. Patrick