Clifford Appiah, Home is Where the Heart is, 2024 “Home is Where the Heart Is" is series of photographs that aims to showcase the rich and vibrant Ghanaian culture through the lens of its traditional clothing. The Kente cloth, known for its intricate blend of cotton and silk, is a source of immense pride for Ghanaians worldwide. Its vivid colours and aesthetic designs all carry significant meanings and cultural references, reflecting the country's traditional values. As a British Ghanaian who has not yet had the opportunity to visit Ghana, I am excited to share my unique perspective and showcase the incredible richness and masculine pride of Ghanaian heritage and culture.

Matthew Tunnell, Antifacist Crowd, 2024

David Goh, Finding Beauty, 2024 Finding Beauty invites you to delve into a photographic journey celebrating resilience amidst adversity. This portfolio showcases a compelling series of macro and abstract photographs, revealing beauty in what society often deems unattractive or mundane. Much like the journey of those grappling with mental health challenges, each image unveils the profound significance of small triumphs and moments of grace. Rooted in the artist’s personal experience with anxiety and depression, this collection offers a reflection in appreciating the magic and beauty that exists even in the most overlooked things in our world.

Hannah Whitenstall, The Dreamer’s Psyche, 2024 The Dreamer’s Psyche is a series of surrealist images depicting common dream themes and exploring the psychology behind them. Looking into the anxieties that manifest both physically and metaphorically within our dreams representing them through colour psychology and fantastical imagery.

Beatriz Zambrano Holguin, Diversion, 2023 “Diversion” is an analogue series of photographs, shot on black and white film, that reflects the unique perspective a foreigner can have with regards to experiencing a new culture. It also explores the notion of the tourist gaze and draws attention to what might be unfamiliar, almost uncanny for someone living in a new geographical environment. Inspired by Michael Schmidt’s use of black and white photography, and artist Richard Wentworth’s way of perceiving the world as a system of interlocking, unusual signs, I aim to encapsulate the essence of my vision of the UK through the lens of an outsider. I have done this by highlighting the uniqueness that can be found in the mundane, often ignored by locals, by incorporating a timeless sense of nostalgia. The title of the series, “Diversion”, was inspired by an encounter I had whilst out photographing with a street sign that said “Diversion”, which in my native Spanish means “fun”. This was very ironic to me, given the dull and uneventful context that I experienced at that moment. However, an English definition of the word means “The act or an instance of diverting or straying away from a course”. I felt this strongly reflected my experiences as a foreigner living in the UK, detached from “the norm” and trying out new unfamiliar experiences that can feel uncomfortable, yet at the same time, be a rewarding path to self-exploration.

Morgan Warren, Destructive Inaction, 2023 ‘Destructive Inaction’ is a politically charged satirical collage series aimed at holding Governments and Corporations accountable for their impact on climate change.

Charles Thom, Good Sport, 2022 “Good Sport” is a series depicting a community of archers in northern Sweden. These enthusiasts come together weekly to shoot, catch up with each other and have a good time.

Tom Hardie, This Farm of Ours, 2023 This Farm of Ours aims to showcase the importance of agriculture within a local community and the benefits that it provides. From rearing animals to being sustainable by producing their own goods and supporting local businesses, it is the workers who are the foundation behind it all.

Carlos Silva, My Tiny World, 2023 This project intends to highlight the private and personal life of a typical student at university and gives a glimpse into the varied and active lives of young people today. The intention is to raise awareness about the care we place on our rooms and living spaces in an attempt to challenge the stereotype of a lazy and messy student. Furthermore, the project touches upon issues of privacy and personal space, which are important topics for university students. The bedroom is often the only private space available to students living on campus in halls of residence, and the project reinforces the importance of these spaces as sanctuaries from the outside world.

Marie Scherpe, Addressing Humanity 2023 When was the last time you filled out paperwork and weren't asked for your address? This photo series dives into the role addresses play in our lives. Each image tells a story through a mosaic of documents, showcasing the struggles faced by those without a home address. Piece the clues together to discover their lifestyle and unexpected problems that come from not having an actual address. The contrast between analogue documents and our digital world prompts reflection on the evolution of addresses. We have all the tools to make addresses digital yet they have not been updated in years. This portfolio sparks discussion on the importance of addresses and their impact on people's lives, bridging the gap between tradition and innovation. It invites viewers to consider the privileges afforded by a simple street name and number.

Hollie Moon, Traditional Shopkeepers of Rochester, 2023 Feeling a sense of community in your hometown is vital in order to feel safe and a sense of togetherness in where you live. Despite the changing times in technology, social media, and ways of communicating leading to the lack of community in local areas, my hometown of Rochester in Kent has used its historical element as a way to keep the community alive.

Julia Bueling, When Worlds Collide, 2023

Celestine Ong, Lone Ranger, 2022 My intentions were to allow others, who are also living alone in a totally strange city, to see that they are not alone. Being a “Lone Ranger” in another city allows us to find a new life and community that we always wanted. A new place, a new life, new experiences. Living alone might sound scary. But is it really so? “When you learn how to be alone you’ll discover the
difference between alone and lonely.” – LJ Vanier

Katia Gait, Project Change, 2022 Project Change is a series of images shot in the style of commercial still lifes. Its overall aim is to uncover the reality of global consumerism within a disposable
society, and how this can affect our environment, and have an impact on our oceans. Modern consumerism and mass consumption have built up to us living in a disposable society that is causing immeasurable damage to the environment, such as causing environmental pressures and accelerating climate change at a rate that is racing towards an irreversible
tipping point.

Hannah Hall, Southampton Pride, 2024

Daleep Singh Rathor, Danny's Memorial Art Piece, 2024

Joe Wells, The Mundane Workplace, 2023

Inez Szczepanska, Creating Inclusion, 2024 @inezlikesmangos