Nat Faulkner's 'Strong water' exhibition at Camden Art Centre explores photography's material processes

Nat Faulkner's exhibition 'Strong water' at Camden Art Centre in London presents photography as a material process rather than just an optical medium. The show includes three photographic works and three sculptural pieces that explore physical and chemical transformations. In the upstairs foyer, transparent panels containing iodine solution span skylights, bathing the room in amber light and creating condensation beads. The monumental 'Aqua Fortis' features six large silver-gelatin prints depicting a metal scrapheap, framed by black fields with aluminum tape. 'Moth-catcher' contains overlapping red chromogenic prints with a bright white light burning out the center. Three silver-plated 'Analogue' reliefs document Faulkner's South East London studio through electroplated surfaces made from discarded X-ray film. These works may change over time due to atmospheric conditions, maintaining a state of exposure. The exhibition runs through March 22, 2026, and was reviewed in the March 2026 issue of ArtReview.