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Documentary

My particular interest lies in Documentary Photography, in particular in relation to culture, heritage and community. This gallery will be updated with images from documentaries and events I have worked on.
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We Are…<br /> A key ingredient in the role of identity is the passport image. Photographic identities are a form of control, but they are also seen as a sign of belonging, acceptance and empowerment. For some, status can be fragile, with expiry dates constantly looming. The use of simple words illustrates how language can constitute social reality and affect people’s lives. This work plays on the use of the passport image to interpellate the visible and invisible identities of people who were born abroad, but are now living in Ireland. 2008.
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We Are…
A key ingredient in the role of identity is the passport image. Photographic identities are a form of control, but they are also seen as a sign of belonging, acceptance and empowerment. For some, status can be fragile, with expiry dates constantly looming. The use of simple words illustrates how language can constitute social reality and affect people’s lives. This work plays on the use of the passport image to interpellate the visible and invisible identities of people who were born abroad, but are now living in Ireland. 2008.

we are...passportidentitystatusimagevisibleinvisibleIrelandportraitsliving in IrelandMargaret Brown2008

  • We Are…<br /> A key ingredient in the role of identity is the passport image. Photographic identities are a form of control, but they are also seen as a sign of belonging, acceptance and empowerment. For some, status can be fragile, with expiry dates constantly looming. The use of simple words illustrates how language can constitute social reality and affect people’s lives. This work plays on the use of the passport image to interpellate the visible and invisible identities of people who were born abroad, but are now living in Ireland. 2008.
  • The Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Garda Diversity Committee (DLRGDC) aim to enhance the qualify of life of diverse communities, groups and individuals based on the nine strands of diversity (gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief and members of the Traveller Community) living and/or working in the area, by creating a platform of engagement with An Garda Siochana.<br /> ‘We are…Diverse Dun Laoghaire’, a photographic exhibition was built during DLR FUSION. Everyone who visited the pop up shop in Dun Laoghaire was invited to have their photo taken and become part of our diverse exhibition.<br /> For further information on DLRGDC contact dlrgdc@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
  • The Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Garda Diversity Committee (DLRGDC) aim to enhance the qualify of life of diverse communities, groups and individuals based on the nine strands of diversity (gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief and members of the Traveller Community) living and/or working in the area, by creating a platform of engagement with An Garda Siochana.<br /> ‘We are…Diverse Dun Laoghaire’, a photographic exhibition was built during DLR FUSION. Everyone who visited the pop up shop in Dun Laoghaire was invited to have their photo taken and become part of our diverse exhibition.<br /> For further information on DLRGDC contact dlrgdc@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
  • The Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Garda Diversity Committee (DLRGDC) aim to enhance the qualify of life of diverse communities, groups and individuals based on the nine strands of diversity (gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief and members of the Traveller Community) living and/or working in the area, by creating a platform of engagement with An Garda Siochana.<br /> ‘We are…Diverse Dun Laoghaire’, a photographic exhibition was built during DLR FUSION. Everyone who visited the pop up shop in Dun Laoghaire was invited to have their photo taken and become part of our diverse exhibition.<br /> For further information on DLRGDC contact dlrgdc@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
  • The Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Garda Diversity Committee (DLRGDC) aim to enhance the qualify of life of diverse communities, groups and individuals based on the nine strands of diversity (gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief and members of the Traveller Community) living and/or working in the area, by creating a platform of engagement with An Garda Siochana.<br /> ‘We are…Diverse Dun Laoghaire’, a photographic exhibition was built during DLR FUSION. Everyone who visited the pop up shop in Dun Laoghaire was invited to have their photo taken and become part of our diverse exhibition.<br /> For further information on DLRGDC contact dlrgdc@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
  • The Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Garda Diversity Committee (DLRGDC) aim to enhance the qualify of life of diverse communities, groups and individuals based on the nine strands of diversity (gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief and members of the Traveller Community) living and/or working in the area, by creating a platform of engagement with An Garda Siochana.<br /> ‘We are…Diverse Dun Laoghaire’, a photographic exhibition was built during DLR FUSION. Everyone who visited the pop up shop in Dun Laoghaire was invited to have their photo taken and become part of our diverse exhibition.<br /> For further information on DLRGDC contact dlrgdc@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
  • The Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Garda Diversity Committee (DLRGDC) aim to enhance the qualify of life of diverse communities, groups and individuals based on the nine strands of diversity (gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief and members of the Traveller Community) living and/or working in the area, by creating a platform of engagement with An Garda Siochana.<br /> ‘We are…Diverse Dun Laoghaire’, a photographic exhibition was built during DLR FUSION. Everyone who visited the pop up shop in Dun Laoghaire was invited to have their photo taken and become part of our diverse exhibition.<br /> For further information on DLRGDC contact dlrgdc@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
  • The Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Garda Diversity Committee (DLRGDC) aim to enhance the qualify of life of diverse communities, groups and individuals based on the nine strands of diversity (gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief and members of the Traveller Community) living and/or working in the area, by creating a platform of engagement with An Garda Siochana.<br /> ‘We are…Diverse Dun Laoghaire’, a photographic exhibition was built during DLR FUSION. Everyone who visited the pop up shop in Dun Laoghaire was invited to have their photo taken and become part of our diverse exhibition.<br /> For further information on DLRGDC contact dlrgdc@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
  • We Are…<br /> A key ingredient in the role of identity is the passport image. Photographic identities are a form of control, but they are also seen as a sign of belonging, acceptance and empowerment. For some, status can be fragile, with expiry dates constantly looming. The use of simple words illustrates how language can constitute social reality and affect people’s lives. This work plays on the use of the passport image to interpellate the visible and invisible identities of people who were born abroad, but are now living in Ireland. 2008.
  • We Are…<br /> A key ingredient in the role of identity is the passport image. Photographic identities are a form of control, but they are also seen as a sign of belonging, acceptance and empowerment. For some, status can be fragile, with expiry dates constantly looming. The use of simple words illustrates how language can constitute social reality and affect people’s lives. This work plays on the use of the passport image to interpellate the visible and invisible identities of people who were born abroad, but are now living in Ireland. 2008.
  • We Are…<br /> A key ingredient in the role of identity is the passport image. Photographic identities are a form of control, but they are also seen as a sign of belonging, acceptance and empowerment. For some, status can be fragile, with expiry dates constantly looming. The use of simple words illustrates how language can constitute social reality and affect people’s lives. This work plays on the use of the passport image to interpellate the visible and invisible identities of people who were born abroad, but are now living in Ireland. 2008.
  • We Are…<br /> A key ingredient in the role of identity is the passport image. Photographic identities are a form of control, but they are also seen as a sign of belonging, acceptance and empowerment. For some, status can be fragile, with expiry dates constantly looming. The use of simple words illustrates how language can constitute social reality and affect people’s lives. This work plays on the use of the passport image to interpellate the visible and invisible identities of people who were born abroad, but are now living in Ireland. 2008.
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