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