Claire Thomas Introduces Her Work on View in 2022 at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, Taiwan
Claire Thomas’ "Around the World" is an ode to the world and all its inhabitants. From Mongolia to Mozambique, Claire has traveled to over 40 countries, to capture the majesty of the natural world, its animals, and various cultural customs, many of which are threatened by the rapid uptake of technology and climate change.
Claire’s images often highlight the symbiotic relationships between humans and animals. She has photographed horse wranglers in Wyoming, USA and the Kazakh eagle hunters in Mongolia who lead a nomadic life herding animals with the aid of trained eagles that hunt game for them.
Her far-flung travels have also taken her to world heritage sites such as the distinctive rock formations and ‘fairy chimneys’ of Cappadocia in Turkey, and Nzulezu, a village in Ghana built entirely on stilts over Lake Tadane. Both sites are at the mercy of rising temperatures and extreme weather conditions.
In a rapidly modernizing world in which age-old traditions and generational customs are being replaced by technological advances, Claire’s images capture ways of life that are becoming increasingly scarce. Her photographs demonstrate the variety and vitality of life on earth and how we can all be stewards of cultural and environmental heritage.
ABOUT CLAIRE THOMAS
A graduate in Politics from the University of the West of England, Claire’s photojournalism work is focused on issues surrounding political and military conflicts, human rights, and humanitarian and environmental crises. From within the refugee camps in Europe to the frontlines of the battle against ISIS in Iraq, Claire has covered a range of stories in various countries, contributing images and photo essays to leading newspapers, magazines, and news agencies worldwide.She is trained in battlefield first aid and surviving hostile environments.
Claire’s work has been featured inThe New York Times, The Sunday Times, Geographical Magazine, The Guardian, National Geographic Magazine, Greenpeace Magazine, Al Jazeera and Newlines Magazine, among others. She also works regularly with United Nations agencies and international non-governmental organizations including UNDP, UNHCR, Amnesty International, OXFAM and Save the Children.
