Marta Kochanek Photography: March 2018

Monday, 12 March 2018

RIP Pete James ...

I am so so unprepared to say 'goodbye' to that wonderful man. Just only spoke to Pete James on Thursday as we planned to meet and discuss me portraying Pete at his home. So very sad to hear the news... Rest in peace you warm and beautiful man.

He was the one who so strongly believed in my photography that he took it to Tate in London at the time we worked on Emma Barton's archival project... and he was the one who once said that Barbara and I as Gibson/Kochanek ware "The photographers that makes the history of this city".
Pete was such a honest supporter...

Last time we met in January, Pete brought Proseco as it was his first visit in our new home in Bearwood... I remember him enjoying Barbara's home made cheese cake saying how proud he was of his kids.. his son leaving home to start new journey and daughters' great achievements at Uni. We knew of his health problems but I remember I could not stop complimenting on how great he looked that day. He really did.

He will be missed terribly. Such a big loss... our deepest condolences to the family.