honorable mention
Francis Augusto united kingdom
title
WHERE THE HEART IS
The series consists of 19 portraits taken during two nationwide lockdowns, adding colour to the participants’ anecdotes. Among others, I asked everyone, “what does home mean to you?” The replies reveal people citing home as a place of safety and comfort, while others spoke about being at home affected their relationship. Most responses are transcripts taken from diary entry style voice notes, whilst others are text messages from the subjects.
Before undertaking my creative practice, I studied Sociology at university and worked as a youth worker. These experiences significantly shaped my creative philosophy and self-initiated projects. My work with young people taught me the importance of being earnestly open, which leads to building a rapport with a subject. Studying sociology saw me examine the human condition and left me fascinated in unearthing more.
Driven by a deep enthusiasm for connecting with and understanding people, my work explores the human condition and the shared experiences that make us human. I work to portray intimate stories that reflect our humanity - thereby invoking a connection between the viewer and the photo.
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entry description
‘Where the Heart Is’ continues my exploration of our relationship with the concept of ‘home’. The pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns have taken a toll on us and have impacted our intimate relationships. This series looks to encourage self-reflection for ourselves and how we feel about our homes, as it has become more than merely a place we rest in.The series consists of 19 portraits taken during two nationwide lockdowns, adding colour to the participants’ anecdotes. Among others, I asked everyone, “what does home mean to you?” The replies reveal people citing home as a place of safety and comfort, while others spoke about being at home affected their relationship. Most responses are transcripts taken from diary entry style voice notes, whilst others are text messages from the subjects.
about the photographer
I’m a photographic artist born in Angola, ending up in London by fortune. I moved around London quite a bit growing up, resulting in my love of people watching. One of these moves led me to meet my youth worker, Roger Jalil, and thereafter altering my life trajectory.Before undertaking my creative practice, I studied Sociology at university and worked as a youth worker. These experiences significantly shaped my creative philosophy and self-initiated projects. My work with young people taught me the importance of being earnestly open, which leads to building a rapport with a subject. Studying sociology saw me examine the human condition and left me fascinated in unearthing more.
Driven by a deep enthusiasm for connecting with and understanding people, my work explores the human condition and the shared experiences that make us human. I work to portray intimate stories that reflect our humanity - thereby invoking a connection between the viewer and the photo.
back to gallery