honorable mention
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title
Love Time
Hospital, London.
In the first instance this work was concerned with highlighting the
importance of the NHS (National Health Service), which is currently
undergoing deconstruction through privatisation.
During the residency the immediate focus has shifted to a more
fundamental human story within the hospital. I was struck by the
amazing strength, resilience, and often humour on display in the
patients and the medical staff - the people in the hospital. I started
seeing them less as patients and doctors: dependants / dependees and
more as being all simply people. I observed a wealth of knowledge
offering confidence and reassurance, and I also observed times when a
clear choice was not there, and simple compassion was needed. Two
humans talking.
Following this the overarching theme of the importance of the NHS is
still there, however now more as context for the focus of the project: the
strength and the fragility of human beings.
The title is a quote from the t-shirt of a now deceased patient I met and
photographed in the hospital.
There is an ambiguity in its meaning between the care received in
hospital and an instruction to hold time
precious.
Narrative based in realism, told through individuals, communities, places. Interested in Social Issues around the human condition.
Shortlisted for 'AOP Awards 2016', 'Magnum Graduate Photographer Award 2016'. Exhibited notably at The Photographers Gallery,
The London Short Film Festival, and selected by Danny Boyle as winner of 'The City' category at Shuffle Film Festival.
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entry description
Work produced during artist residency at the Chelsea & WestminsterHospital, London.
In the first instance this work was concerned with highlighting the
importance of the NHS (National Health Service), which is currently
undergoing deconstruction through privatisation.
During the residency the immediate focus has shifted to a more
fundamental human story within the hospital. I was struck by the
amazing strength, resilience, and often humour on display in the
patients and the medical staff - the people in the hospital. I started
seeing them less as patients and doctors: dependants / dependees and
more as being all simply people. I observed a wealth of knowledge
offering confidence and reassurance, and I also observed times when a
clear choice was not there, and simple compassion was needed. Two
humans talking.
Following this the overarching theme of the importance of the NHS is
still there, however now more as context for the focus of the project: the
strength and the fragility of human beings.
The title is a quote from the t-shirt of a now deceased patient I met and
photographed in the hospital.
There is an ambiguity in its meaning between the care received in
hospital and an instruction to hold time
precious.
about the photographer
Lewis Khan, freelance Photographer / Film Maker, based in London.Narrative based in realism, told through individuals, communities, places. Interested in Social Issues around the human condition.
Shortlisted for 'AOP Awards 2016', 'Magnum Graduate Photographer Award 2016'. Exhibited notably at The Photographers Gallery,
The London Short Film Festival, and selected by Danny Boyle as winner of 'The City' category at Shuffle Film Festival.
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