Malcolm Craig Gilbert, United Kingdom

I am 44 and was born in Belfast,Northern Ireland.This gallery deals in violence and it makes no apology. We live in societies where a few can attempt to control the masses, either by fear or intimidation,or by our corruption!

I view it in a form of cartoon vignette;memories of both the real and perceived.

Malcolm Craig Gilbert    United Kingdom    

Visitors Comments:

Nice job

Very nice sense of color and visual interpretation, well done, very layered
Posted on 2008-04-18 21:37:48 - Peter McCull

photos

Really nice. You've a great eye for composition in urban landscapes. Nice light touch with Photoshop on the water silo and carpark (?) - both are favourites.
Posted on 2008-04-18 22:30:07 - Rooster
i love your images ,nice work.That is one seriously sexy bearded dude.
Posted on 2008-04-18 22:45:29 - Trica
interesting
Posted on 2008-04-18 22:52:00 - bill
I find it hard to believe that you are self taught, surely you have been taught photoshop by an expert
Posted on 2008-04-19 10:45:03 - Gary

Man in Chair

Fabulous the man in the chair! I also like the stairs, like something out of Alien...
Posted on 2008-04-19 15:06:17 - Mario T

Bearded man

fantastic photos of the bearded dude, i love him ,i mean them.
Posted on 2008-04-20 12:12:38 - Lucy. Queensland

reply

thanks to everyone.very kind of you.i aim to change the gallery in a month.look again.
Posted on 2008-04-22 16:32:07 - m.c.gilbert

PROCEED WITH CARE

Good adventurous stuff - but don't let the medium (photoshop gimmicks) destroy the message
Posted on 2008-05-01 15:57:08 - Carl Sleeth

fantastic

Fantastic stuff there MCG, I especially like the hooded one in the abandoned building...very nice indeed...thats one scary looking dude giving the finger
Posted on 2008-05-14 05:08:06 - Peter

Strong

This is very strong. I wish more photographers were on a mission like this.
Posted on 2008-05-14 18:16:34 - Eddy

urban grit

terrifying images
Posted on 2008-05-26 10:58:10 - jim stiles
powerful documentary style.. not everyone's idea of art, but then that's photography I guess..
Posted on 2008-06-03 21:27:46 - PaulE

thanks

.Our aim as artists should be to awake from self induced coma,throw back the covers,and get out of our comfortable beds.We must have a purpose or go back to sleep! Thanks to all with an interest in commentating.
Posted on 2008-06-04 00:43:34 - m.c.gilbert

Portfolio

Great work!
Posted on 2008-06-20 19:41:49 - Lorrin

mad stuff

Nice one. Really looking forward to seeing the next awakening. I to say the same as Eddy. Keep it up Chum as you have got me looking into getting a few pics for the house off ya. I really do like the one with the knife with the reflection of the eyes.
Posted on 2008-08-14 20:48:46 - Ryan B

russian humour 1600\'s

do you do weddings?
Posted on 2008-08-14 22:09:24 - darren b
Reality documentary images with class
Posted on 2008-08-16 15:10:52 - Jan Olofsson

Reply

I am really grateful for all the support that i have been given by YOU the viewers.It's really good to have people who also have belief in viewpoints that are challenging for us all.Thanks.
Posted on 2008-08-16 16:50:13 - m.c.gilbert

good work

These are brutally WELL DONE!! I love the intense use of color...
Posted on 2008-09-03 02:31:36 - Debi

Proud a ye!

Very interesting work. Hope you get the credit you deserve.
Posted on 2008-09-03 11:41:40 - Howeser

ashfield camera club

Fantastic images Mal, seriously strong - keep on shooting.
Posted on 2008-09-04 00:21:24 - Carl Lyttle

ashfield camera club

Fantastic images Mal, seriously strong - keep on shooting.
Posted on 2008-09-04 00:25:35 - Carl Lyttle

The class of 81\'

Cheers Debi,Howes fella and Master Lyttle! your comments are greatly appreciated .
Posted on 2008-09-04 18:26:28 - m.c.gilbert

powerful stuff!!

These are both stunning and brutal images.They portray a very real image of a dark past. These shots stayed with me long after. Very daring work!
Posted on 2008-09-08 22:17:37 - Liv

Liv

Didn't mean to give you nightmares Liv but i'm glad we made a connection .Express yourself as you see fit! only you can truly express how you feel and see this world.Go for it!
Posted on 2008-09-10 04:03:56 - m.c.gilbert
Powerful gallery Malcolm, well done. Look forward to your next collection. Also thanks for our insightful comments on my own work.
Posted on 2008-09-18 20:31:25 - john crowley
nice location, good props, not bad for a crane driver from lisnasharragh!
Posted on 2008-10-01 22:40:35 - skipper
Nice one STANNEX! Thanks for the outfitting! I will keep you in mind for the next installment.Always in need of a wing-commander!
Posted on 2008-10-02 04:49:50 - m.c.gilbert

m c gilbert

disturbingly beautiful work. I am glad Peter sent me your link. If you make it Chicago I'll buy you a pint.
Posted on 2008-10-31 12:00:58 - Misha

micha

gmail me, why don't cha! discuss
Posted on 2008-11-07 22:57:47 - m.c.gilbert
The photo with the kids to me is your best image. i like the sense of view you got going throughout the series though.
Posted on 2008-11-22 18:45:55 - Chad Coombs
You should find yourself a girlfriend and try to get out more .
Posted on 2008-11-23 03:15:52 - Alex

Alex Ballick

Alex Alex Alex: Yawn Yawn Yawn! Say something that i don't know already you JESSIE!
Posted on 2008-11-23 12:47:16 - m.c.gilbert
Read comments you made elsewhere on this site and felt compelled to stop by and see just how brilliant your work is. NOT!!!!
Posted on 2008-11-30 11:53:37 - JPW

Convictions

Maybe if you had power over your convictions JPW you might have the intelligence to actually say why NOT, then maybe i would listen.But i can only dream of your profound wisdom it seems!
Posted on 2008-12-01 09:17:39 - m.c.gilbert
furthermore JPW, and others! If you put a gallery up on this site it is fair game for comment by all- not just for what you want to here, and what you want removed from it! I am brave enough to leave all comments on this site!
Posted on 2008-12-01 11:57:33 - m.c.gilbert
Very good, very dramatic, and captures a strong sense of (one side of) NI. I've done some stuff there myself, but not at all as good as yours. Incidentally, I see you've changed some of your shots recently.
Posted on 2008-12-03 16:00:18 - Chris Flood
DOES MY BUM LOOK BIG IN THESE? TIME FOR THE GYM I THINK!
Posted on 2008-12-05 03:50:11 - R Ball

Chris F

Cheers Chris, thanks for real input ! Yeah, it's an on-going project, and something i have to get out of myself as it had a personal affect on me: This is a way for me to deal with it that i find therapeutic. What was your subject matter in NI?
Posted on 2008-12-05 12:18:18 - m.c.gilbert

Reply

In answer to your question, shots around the Shankill, Andersonstown, East Belfast, early mornings, grim weather, debris, murals etc., colours distorted to heighten bleakness. Not great but one or two work OKish.
Posted on 2008-12-10 16:37:42 - Chris Flood
Hey Great pics Mal??...lol you really tell the story on the troubles,I can relate to that!!!!lol lv the one on the sexy,hot,an very moody breared Guy??...lol lv to see more?x hotbabe
Posted on 2009-02-08 10:58:51 - DonnaMcIlmunn
I aim to please Donna and i'm glad you like pete the bearded guy [pity he lives half way around the world or i would include him again for you ] More pics following in the coming weeks.Thanks for taking time to comment.
Posted on 2009-02-09 03:32:14 - m.c.gilbert
Hi Malcolm
your shots are amazing as ever! love em... and i saw your print in the RUA exhibition, congrats on the prize and shortlist also, finally got round to setting up a gallery on photoicon,
Cheers Aidan (friend of Tania and Bob!)
Posted on 2009-02-16 11:43:13 - aidan mcloone

Malcom Gilbert

Wow, very original stuff, some of it is a real bag of balls though, is that chris moyles in image 10 ? its amazing the clarity he achives thru his camera phone.
Posted on 2009-03-02 03:26:16 - David Keery

Kudos!

I think when you know what these images refer to, THEN they become even more powerful. In my opininion some of them do look very "staged" and in that sense weaker than others. There are some images that hold their own, and they are undoubtedly the ones that got you high up in these competitions. They are shocking images, and I think the style you've chosen is very "Belfast" - does that sound silly? I mean it just adds to the atmosphere you're trying to recreate. Kudos, dude!!
Posted on 2009-04-02 23:49:13 - Andrew Parker
Thank you Andrew for your comments. The work tries to form a narrative of personal experience and viewpoints. Indeed the work has to be staged and represents a Tableau style in it's concept. It is all just a metaphor for the way i see my surroundings. I understand that it can be a bit hit and miss.Thanks again.
Posted on 2009-04-03 08:54:49 - m.c.gilbert

in awe

I really love your ideas, your work is so original and beautifully composed. The light on the second one down on the right is lovely.
Posted on 2009-04-15 08:34:27 - Sarah Raymond
Even i don't like to watch the violence on the photos, real or faked, i find your series great. I love the way you make the pics so graphic and though more dramatic. And of course i agree, we made this cruel, violent cold society and i still "study" myself how to come out of it.The only thing i can say is that we should start with ourselves.(I read & respect philosoph Krishnamurti alot). Congrats
Posted on 2009-05-05 04:40:48 - tomaz crnej

Tomaz

Thank you for your comments Tomaz. Your philosophy is correct.
Posted on 2009-05-05 08:12:42 - m.c.gilbert
Every image you present here has a great story.
Lots to discover...lots to enjoy! :)
Congrats!
Posted on 2009-06-01 11:51:01 - Tim Corbeel

TIM

Thank you for your support Tim. The narratives are whatever anyone wants them to be. Everyone will see their own meaning.
Posted on 2009-06-02 10:01:37 - m.c.gilbert
Intersting narratives, great use of digital format and techniques - Fab!
Posted on 2009-06-02 11:36:18 - Deborah Ayers

Deborah

Thanks for the comments Deborah. Just keep pushing the boundaries and see where they take you.
Posted on 2009-06-03 09:18:49 - m.c.gilbert
Fantastic series of photos. Im from Belfast as well. I like the Samson and Goliath in the background of a very harsh image
Posted on 2009-06-09 04:45:04 - Chris Byrne
A tense and thought-provoking series Malcolm. I've revisited several times now to go over the small details.
Especially struck by the Sindy/M16(?!) image with the Bible & poetry book in foreground.
You mix the everyday mundane with the implicit threat to great effect!
Posted on 2009-06-23 11:25:29 - Angela Melling
Thanks for your interest Angela. The work is allegorical in structure so indeed the small details give weight if they are read properly. Everyone can read them and achieve their own meaning.
Posted on 2009-06-24 07:17:48 - m.c.gilbert
these are wonderful. especially the the two kids with guns
Posted on 2009-07-02 09:26:39 - adam bucci
Thank you very kindly Adam. Much appreciated.
Posted on 2009-07-03 11:05:07 - m.c.gilbert

Great work

Fabulous photography Malcom! You really have managed isolate and bring out the pure violance and brutality in a way that makes the viewer think. Completely the oposite of todays movie and TV news photograpy. Great work!
Imants
Posted on 2009-07-09 05:13:18 - Imants
Hey Malcolm. You posted a comment on my profile a while ago. I really like those words, and I used them as a description of my image making. I hope you do not mind that. Thank You.
Posted on 2009-10-09 07:21:49 - Jakub Cieplinski

Special Talent

You are truly talented and I think your work will provoke many thoughts for the people of Northern Ireland and beyond for a long time to come.
Posted on 2010-08-26 04:45:19 - Agnes Lamey
Great work Mad Mal the one of the model on the chair in the empty room works the best in a less is more kind of way , the kids in the back garden one is very clever too
Posted on 2010-08-29 03:57:14 - Diamond Dave
Thank you Agnes and Dave for your kind comments. It is all very much still work in progress. Feedback is always taken onboard:-]
Posted on 2010-08-31 09:01:43 - m.c.gilbert

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