Words In Sight

Originally from Ireland, storytelling is part of my heritage, stories help people see life through the eyes of others. Whether the tale is set in the modern day or centuries ago; the common emotional threads remain the same and will still be relevant tomorrow.  By challenging our perceptions, it enables us to gain new insight and experience life in a different way, giving us a richer understanding of ourselves and the people around us.  ‘Words in Sight’ is a narrative photography series, which has been inspired by poetry I’ve written over the past decade. The poems portray the raw feelings from personal experiences. Each poem encapsulate my memories and emotions in words; they have since been transformed into images, which offer a new perspective on past events.  I create fictional environments, imaginative and theatrical in which I emphasise characters feelings by playing with colours, symbols, texture and aesthetic settings, in order to produce an evocative atmosphere. The resulting images are not a literal description of a memory but an ambiance, enabling the emotional core and mood to shine through. The imagery plays with our notions of nostalgia, and taps into society’s cultural understanding of feelings and beliefs. The composition of each image suggests a larger narrative within a single moment. The photographs explore my sense of self and society and aim to engage and trigger an emotional response from the viewer.