Artist interview with SPACE Gallery

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by The SPACE Gallery in Sydney late last year. Enjoy a sneak peek inside my head below, or check out some of my prints and read the full interview here.

Who are you?

My name’s Andy Summons, I’m a photographer and writer living in Byron Bay, Australia.

When did you discover your creativity?

I didn’t see myself as creative until I was in my twenties. I studied photography in high school and ended up studying creative writing. So I was doing creative things but always felt like a bit of an imposter or not good enough to call myself a creative. Then I realised there wasn’t an entrance exam to be creative. It’s a way of seeing the world.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learnt along the way? 

Stop comparing yourself to others, trust your own perspective, and remember there’s always more to learn. 

What’s been your best decision?

Taking chances and sharing my work more. Until you approach someone or apply for a group show the answer is no. So why not give yourself a fighting chance? The worst that will happen is they’ll say no and you can try again.

Who inspires you?

There are so many amazing photographers on Instagram, which can be great for inspiration and it can be terrible for making you question your own work. I like photographers who give back, who help with educational tips or answer questions – Kyle McDougall is great. I also love @peach.punk’s images. Her use of colour and the way she captures candid moments is a big inspiration.

Read the full interview here.