A Hidden Community
‘A Hidden Community’ depicts volunteers – a mixture of friends and strangers, who each courageously shared their stories and encouraged others – ‘A Hidden Community’ portrays how we live in a hidden community where mental health doesn’t discriminate.
Of her work, Jennifer says, ‘The common denominator for those in my photographs to come forward was to help others. Anyone, anywhere at any time can be affected by mental health issues and everyone’s story is different. The subjects chosen are all diverse to demonstrate this.
Seona
‘Being told by teachers you can't read or write very well compared to your classmates imprints on you, so I found a mechanism to try to hide away. I’d be like be a squid and just go into a teeny space. I would crawl my shoulders in’.
‘Being told by teachers you can't read or write very well compared to your classmates imprints on you, so I found a mechanism to try to hide away. I’d be like be a squid and just go into a teeny space. I would crawl my shoulders in’.