The Photographer, Spencer Rowell 

Spencer Rowell PhD (b. 1958) is a British artist and psychoanalyst whose work bridges the worlds of photography and psychoanalysis. Based in Ramsgate, Kent, Spencer is known for his Neo-Pictorialist photographic style, blending traditional analogue methods with contemporary conceptual frameworks. His contemporary imagery are the interplay between memory, identity, and the unconscious—a synthesis he describes as Pathography, where art becomes both a medium of expression and a tool for self-discovery. This dual expertise shapes his work, revealing a profound connection between art practice and the psyche.

His work can be viewed at  SpencerRowell.uk his psychoanalytic practice  SpencerRowellPsych.uk 

Black-and-white photography during the mid-1980s marked a pivotal moment in both art and popular culture, where visual art intersected with shifting cultural narratives about masculinity and sensitivity. Spencer Rowell's work, particularly the iconic poster L’Enfant (also known as Man and Baby), encapsulated the zeitgeist of the era, reflecting and shaping cultural ideals.

Rowell’s fascination with the male form, often captured in monochrome and studio settings, showcased a deliberate exploration of what it meant to depict masculinity. His early campaigns, such as Lee Jeans, Le Coq Sportif campaigns, portraying strong yet refined male physiques  brought his work to the attention of Athena Posters, a company renowned for creating mass-market imagery with broad appeal.