Featured Acadedy Artist: Gill Davies

Artwork: Whispering Leaves

Whispering Leaves began its life as a photograph, but its journey did not end there. Through a growing confidence in the creative process and a willingness to experiment, the image evolved into a quiet, expressive artwork that moves well beyond documentation.

Gill’s journey into art photography started with the Getting Started in Art Photography programme, where she was first introduced to the idea that photography could be more than capture — it could become a starting point for creative interpretation. As she progressed into Going Further in Art Photography, her understanding of process deepened, and experimentation became an essential part of her workflow.

Working with Whispering Leaves, Gill began by developing the photograph in Photoshop, using Generative Expansion to refine and extend the visual space. From there, the image moved into a more tactile phase. Acrylic overlays and finely patterned glass were introd...