About

Photo by Cocoa Laney

The great cultural theorist and activist Stuart Hall argues that we re-create our identities throughout our lifetime by recognising what we are not. Indeed, intense beginnings for a brief bio, but seeing as I am not one for puffy bravado, I will cut to the chase.

My intention is to connect with people by dissolving facades and the kind of formalities that stand in the way of our humanity. I am passionate about decolonising our world and pushing for social justice. I believe our vulnerability and confidence co-exist when we are at our most authentic.

Photography, filmmaking and education are ways in which I can connect with people around me. When embarking on projects, I believe 'the process' is just as important as 'the output', and that positive experiences lead to better work being produced.

Between working as a Freelance Photographer, Filmmaker and Associate Lecturer at University Arts London, I am passionate about DJ-ing and making electronic music, and hanging out with Frida – my weird and wonderful cat. 


Education:

MA Photojournalism & Documentary Photography (Distinction) – London College of Communication, UAL, 2017–2018

BA (Hons) Film Studies – Falmouth College of Arts, 2004–2007

Awards:

ETIC EMPIRE: Genesis Imaging Bursary Award Winner, 2018

RED PAINTED AMBULANCE: Best 'Lockdown' Film, Brighton Rock Film Festival, 2021  

Group Shows:

DESIGN IN 2040: Design in 2040: Exploring Futures for UK Professional Design – Lethaby Gallery, Central St. Martins, Oct-Nov 2024

WHOLE HOUSE HELD: Creative Confinement: Art Under Quarantine – RochesterArt Centre, MN, US, July 2020-Jan 2021

OPEN WIDE: Outside In – Whitechapel Bell Foundry, London, Sept-Oct 2020

STREET PHOTO: Single Image Award – London Street Photography Festival,August 2019

MY MAY YOUR MAY: In Repeat – Ginnel Foto Fest, Ipswich, May–June 2019

ETIC EMPIRE: Elephant in the Room – London College of Communication, November 2018

MY MAY YOUR MAY: I, The Other – Safe House, London, June 2018

GENTRIFICATION COLLAGE: Capital City – London College of Communication, April 2018 


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