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This series captures the emotional challenges we all faced during the isolation of the pandemic and its subsequent lockdowns. Reflecting on my own experiences while gazing out the window, I developed a technique that transformed my lockdown room into a giant camera obscura. In that quiet darkness, illuminated by a narrow shaft of light, I created a self-portrait that honestly expressed the strains on my mental health.

 

When I shared this self-portrait with my Fine Art Photography class, it became evident that each of us had a unique lockdown story to tell—a narrative filled with pain, loss, and sometimes the discovery of strength. We began collecting stories and portraits from my students, a group of teenagers who openly discussed the losses they experienced during this pivotal time in their lives.

 

This project was made possible through the support and collaboration of Achala Wickramaratne, a devoted partner and collaborator. Special thanks go to the head teacher and staff of St. Paul’s Steiner School in Islington for their invaluable assistance.

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The project has been fully acquired by the Museum of London and will be showcased once the new museum opens its doors to the public in the near future.

 

 

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