Goldfield has been described as a polymath in the mould of Jonathan Miller – a degree in medicine, which he still practises, keeps his involvement in the sciences alive and
vibrant, reflecting in recent work, a deep concern for, and celebration of, man’s achievements.
Enormous canvas pieces, stunningly colourful and diverse from a distance, repay close inspection for detail that challenges expectation, and often amuse the intellect.
Like Miller, Goldfield’s first love is the Theatre, he once acted with Laurence Olivier and Nicol Williamson!.
His production, acting and directing skills are now put to good use in hosting “Duckspool Workshops” and Personal Tuition, discussing both the mechanics and aesthetics of Photography in relation to art, with special regard to Goldfields’ expertise in the world of digital imaging, video multimedia and the WEB.
Peter Goldfield was born in London in 1945. He is married and has three children,
(1972, 1973, 1991). He works and lives in Somerset, England.
1964 Studied Pharmacy at Brighton University and completed 3 year theatre workshop with international director Walter Eyslinck.
Performed in and directed productions ranging from Waiting for Godot and the Knack; to Macbeth and She Stoops to Conquer!1969 Joined professional theatre. First ex-student in the opening production at The Gardner Arts Centre, Comrade Jacob.
Re-found childhood interest in photography while looking through a microscope!1971 Est.Goldfinger Pharmacy.
1972 Founded Goldfinger Photographic.
1976 Participated on photography workshops led by Charles Harbutt and Paul Hill
1978 Worked with Paul Caponigro in New Mexico. Opened 'Fingerprints Gallery', London, enabling many photographic artists to exhibit for the first time.
1979 Co-ordinated the 1979 International Conference on Photography, Hampstead Artists' Council
1983 Held workshop at the Photographers' Place, Derbyshire
1984 Commenced lecturing at St Martin's School of Art, Sir John Cass and P.C.L.
1985 Moved to Somerset and founded 'Photographers at Duckspool' a small group
workshop situation specialising in Photography Master Classes.
Lecturing at Newport, Swansea and various other venues.
Led workshop in Finland for Association of Finnish Photographers1986 Advisor - European mixed media arts project, Civitella d'Agliano, Italy
1989 Workshops and Lectures on the 'History of Photography' and 'Photography and Poetry' for the National Museum of Scotland and
Independent Photography Groups1990 Becoming increasingly involved with electronic imaging, experimental
work using computer and video.1991/4 PT tutor at University of West England, Masterclasses on “Fine Art Electronic Photography”
1993 Developing Contemporary Photography Course at UWE.
1994/5 Teaching at Institute of Contemporary Photography, New York
1996 Visiting Tutor Swansea, Falmouth.
1997 Workshop for Tuscan Photography Initiative, Italy, Visiting tutor -
University Central England.1996/8 Teaching electronic imaging. Working on large-scale photographic
pieces for exhibition ‘WeB’1999-2000 Contributor to Year of the Artist, panel selector for South West Arts.
2001 Advanced Photography tutor at University of Derby
PUBLICATIONS
The Goldfinger Craftbook for Creative Photography, 3rd ed. 102pp, 1984
Fearful Symmetry and Leaves of Wood, Exhibition Catalogue. Brewhouse 1990
Website founded 1995: www.duckspool.com
Prints in private collections in England, France, Italy, Germany, Finland, Holland,
South Africa, Brazil, Australia and USA.
A portfolio of work can be seen at the Photographers' Gallery, London.