Mandy Barker
Photographer · Creative Director
In their own words
Mistaking this moving piece of cloth for seaweed, I started the recovery of synthetic clothing from around the coastline of Britain for the next ten years.
I see the series and this point as a discussion point, a call to action.
You have to make time to be creative to be creative.
Articles & interviews
- Review of the Year 2025: Top 25 Photography
It’s Nice That’s annual ‘Review of the Year 2025: Top 25 Photography’ highlights the most-read photography stories of the year, spanning music history, subcultures, and intimate personal projects. The feature celebrates photographers exploring nostalgia, community, and everyday life through documentary and portrait work.
- Mandy Barker Exposes Fast Fashion Pollution in Seas Through Art
Photographer Mandy Barker’s new photobook, 'Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Imperfections', documents the environmental impact of fast fashion through cyanotype prints of discarded clothing collected from UK coastlines. Published by Gost Books, the project reinterprets Anna Atkins’ 19th-century botanical work to highlight modern pollution and climate issues. The series serves as both an artistic and environmental statement, urging awareness and action.
- 6 Essential Habits for Creatives to Boost Mental Health
Written by Tom May for Creative Boom, this article outlines six habits creatives can adopt to protect their mental health. Drawing on insights from designers and creative directors, it emphasizes boundaries, balance, discipline, self-care, personal projects, and open communication. The piece ties into World Mental Health Day and highlights the importance of sustainable creative practice.