Digital photographic images. 2019-2020.
MANNA was conceived as a celebration of multiculturalism and diverse heritage (including my own) in Brexit Britain. Initiated during my Master's Degree in Photography at Falmouth University, and photographed between COVID lockdowns, the project brought together a group of collaborators of mixed-heritage and migratory backgrounds with whom I created image sequences or ‘chapters’ based on discussions and personal anecdotes. It used the significance of food and the landscape in shaping our sense of belonging, while also recognising the importance of heritage. Portrait and 'still-life' images sit in dialogue with each other in order to explore the narratives and experiences of the collaborators.
Some of the work was subsequently showcased in SOURCE & AIN'T BAD magazines and garnered critical acclaim from curators at Bloomberg and New Art Exchange. The image sequence presented here reflects the original printed ‘zine’ and exhibition plan.