Allan Jenkins

Allan Jenkins is a fine Art Photographer born in Wales, raised in Catalunya (Spain), educated in Madrid, Tarragona and Yorkshire, and finally in London where he's been living since 1993. He is best known for his hand printed images of Still life and Botanical studies. He combines his interests in organic vegetables with his fine Art background, to create a wide range of Still Life images at his studio as well as working on location  on products at source, his still life set ups are inspired by 17th century paintings vintage alternative printing techniques.

Allan has a visual fascination with nature that is mirrored by his own upbringing , this has been instrumental in creating a unique approach to his photography. He combines a graphic finesse with an almost spiritual like quality of calm and serenity in his photographs. His distinctive treatment of each subject matter is instantly recognizable and although his work is divided into various categories the link of his style remains identifiable in all of them.

His work has been shown in galleries , museums and Art fairs worldwide, from Asia, Europe and the United States. As a guest lecturer, Allan has taught advanced photography lectures at Central St Martins focusing on b/w analogue photography and 19th century printing techniques. He has also recently started teaching Photographic Master class workshops in London, Spain and France, including tuition for the “Leica Moscow Academy" and a short film for Adobe that combines traditional photography with current digital software.

Allan's photos have been published in numerous books and magazines, such as Conde Nast Traveller, Elle magazine, Eve and Random House Mondadori book covers. His clients range from Ralph Lauren to Ikea , the BBC and most recently PWC, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Somerset House, Candy and Candy and many more. Allan's work can been seen at his North London studio, Studio 46. All of his photographs are carefully printed with the best materials available and are all part of limited editions.

Exhibitions, auctions & awards

2017 – Forza Valcucine – Baker street – solo show

2017 – Ashberg House – Chelsea – group show

2016 – Ashberg House – Chelsea – group show

2015 – Studio 46 – open studio expo -

2014 – Lord & Vella interiors Cayman islands - 

2013 – Cornette Auction House Brussels

2013 – Albion Advertising agency – Shoreditch Solo show

2012 – “Circus“ Young Gallery – Brussels

2012 N-1 Hyde Park – Candy & Candy The Unseen Cuba – London 

2012 “The Unseen Cuba" Albion – Shoreditch Tea Building ,London 

2012 “Jumping Boy“ Photovoice – Truman Brewery, London 

2011 Musee de la Mine – Lewarde – Centre Historique Minier – Lewarde France

2011 Still Life – Toned Cyanotypes – Lewes - Sussex

2010 Evian Lumiere Le Bestiare Imaginaire – Evian , France

2010 Manege Museum – St Petersburg – Beauty & fashion Russia

2010 Baudoin Lebon Gallerie – Paris , joint show - France

2009 Photovoice – Auction Reuters – Canary Wharf – London 

2009 London Lighthouse – Christies – London Mayfair 

2008 Photovoice – Auction Reuters – London 

2008 Manege Museum– St Petersburg – Flora & Fauna Russia

2007 – Photovoice – Auction Reuters – Canary Wharf – London 

2007 Kelly Hoppen – Interiors book – Kensington London 

2006 Hackelbury Fine Art – Solo show – London Kensighnton 

2006 London Lighthouse – Christies – Mayfair - London

2005 The Unseen Cuba – Voyage – Bond street -London

2005 London Lighthouse – Christies – Mayfair - London

2004 Bebo Valdes Y Cigala – lagrimas negras Estepona Spain

2004 London Lighthouse – Christies – Mayfair - London

2003 Ralph Lauren Private collection – Bond street –Kensington - London

2003 London Lighthouse – Christies – Mayfair - London

2002 IKEA posters collection – Worldwide 

2002 London Lighthouse auction – Christies – London Mayfair , UK

2002 100%photography Exhibition Hackelbury Fine Art - London

2002 Royal photographic Society /Kodak International print competition

2002 AIPAD – Art Fair New York. Hilton USA

2002 AG + Quarterly Journal of Art & Practice London

2001 AP – magazine Lotus View camera 24/20 -London

2001 – Paris Photo – Carousel Du Louvre - Paris

2000 Fine Art Auction , Sotherbys - London

2000 Charity UNICEF Toy Soldier Gala, Grosvenor Hotel - London

2000 German Elle Décor – interiors Art -Germany

2000 Paris Photo – Art fair Carousel du Louvre - Paris

2000 London Lighthouse Charity – Auction Christies - London

2000 London Big Issue Foundation , book and print - London

2000 Rotovision – book series B/W Terry Hope - London

2000 Truman Brewery Merit Award, London Photographic LPA 

1999 Paris Photo, carousel du Louvre, Hackelbury Paris

1999 London Lighthouse Charity Christies, Mayfair London

1999 Conde Nast Traveler article The Unseen Cuba

1999 Elle Magazine ,article the Art of being naked, October issue

1998 Hackelbury Print & Process Exhibition

1998 London contemporary Photo fair, Strand Palace Hotel

1997 BMP DDB, B/W portraits Exhibition London

1997 London contemporary Art fair, strand palace Hotel London

1996 Galeria Carla Sozzanni, Milan, five British Artists Hamiltons

1996 Hamiltons Gallery, works and acquisitions December London

1996 –Exhibtion- “Stills" Charles Barker PR agency Soho, London.