I am showing portraits of individuals from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities from the UK, Slovenia and Italy, accompanied by the subjects’ own words.

The aim of Be-Longing is to promote an understanding of Traveller communities and counter the unspoken prejudices about such people. The core of my work consists of portraits of the people I have met while exploring this subject. In addition, to take my experiences of these communities further, and to invite dialogue and debate, I am making public some of the conversations I have had with the people I have photographed, and with others who have supported my research. There will be workshops, screenings and seminars during the exhibition at 198.   

 

Friday, 19 February 2010

Seminar ‘The Role of Photography and Other Media in Challenging Prejudice and Stereotypes’


Animated panel
The seminar was chaired by leading Gypsy journalist Jake Bowers.

After growing up on the road as one of seventeen children, increasingly hostile public attitudes and the impending arrival of the first of his three children pushed him into a more settled life. He now runs the Gypsy Media Company, providing education about Gypsies and Travellers through media, and presents Rokker Radio, a BBC programme for the travelling community.

The panel members:
Delaine LeBas
Tim Crosland, OICD
Michael Cleere, Community Cohesion Coordinator
Sarah Butler
R Point

Resonance 104.4 FM recorded the debate. Further notice as to when it will be aired to come.


Some lively chatting and new introductions going on at arrival


Full house
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