Ground Clearance  
Los Angeles
America

In the mid-to-late 1940’s a new subculture in America emerged.
Mexican-American youths had been known to place sandbags in their custom vehicles so that the body of their car would ride close to the road.
This was aesthetically pleasing for those involved in the scene and would later be technologically advanced, for the same effect to be achieved by hydraulics.
Lowriding was formed out of Mexican-American culture, and the vehicles were decorated to hold political statements and sported images representing the culture from which it was born.
As the years passed, and the 21st century began, Lowriding culture became extremely popular. Often seen in popular music videos, the scene was embraced by cultures all around the world and amassed huge global appeal.

A Dance Of Youth And Death
Spain

Bullfighting is a huge part of the Spanish identity and history, with origins as early as 711 AD.
With growing division in the opinion of whether the killing of an animal should continue for entertainment, I went to Spain in search of the next generation of young hopeful matadors. I found young men and women who felt they’d learnt respect, courage and discipline from the teachings of bullfighting. Some were from generations of bullfighters and the culture around this performance of strength, movement and machismo was their life in and outside of the arena. 

Signed Museum-grade C Type Prints available.

 

The Escaramuza Girls Of Jurupa Valley 
Los Angeles
America

Escaramuza is translated to 'skirmish' in English.
Soldadas (female soldiers), would ride with the men acting as decoys on the battlefield, performing intricate skills on horseback.
In 1953, women were officially allowed to compete in Charreria (Mexican Rodeos), which was also the year that women gained the right to vote in Mexico.
The roots between the charreada and rodeo run deep; equally deep are the symbolic roots that tie modern-day escaramuza charra to the soldiers of the Mexican Revolution, those women who assisted in the revolt against oppressive Mexican government forces.

Signed Museum-grade C Type Prints available.

Last Days Of Summer  
Southend-on-Sea
United Kingdom

Last Days Of Summer is an ongoing photographic documentation of Southend-on-Sea.
It aims to capture the multifaceted ways in which people, representing various age groups, backgrounds, and cultures, engage with the coastal environment.
As a resident of the city, this series of images has served both as a means for exploration and connection to my home.

Signed Museum-grade C Type Prints available.

Honour Of Statues  
United Kingdom

It’s understood that statues should convey honour, yet so many around the UK portray figures of those who supported or profited from racial violence and segregation.

On June 7, 2020, the statue of Edward Colston was pulled down in protest in Bristol city centre. This event cast a spotlight on the statues we walk past every day and what they represent.

Ayesha is a black female GB Fencer who has represented England in the Commonwealth and Senior British Championships, she has her ambition set on the Olympics. We explored the symbolism behind the sword and the use of plinths both in the presentation of statues and winners within sports. Ayesha and I decided to make images celebrating her strength, ambition and achievements, displaying her in statuesque poses. History has shown us statues that represent what people in the past chose to celebrate and memorialise, this piece demonstrates the legacies we celebrate today.