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Hard Times
26th August 2011. Posted by Ruth Pipkin. Trackback
Sean by Paul Wenham-Clarke
Hard Times is an award-winning photography exhibition by Paul Wenham-Clarke, featuring portraits of Big Issue vendors. It was commissioned to coincide with The Big Issue's 20th Anniversary, and opens in Birmingham on 8 September in St Martin-in-the-Bullring Church after a successful run in London.
Paul Wenham-Clarke has photographed a series of Big Issue vendors in their “homes” – be they squats, hostels, caravans or nothing more than the street. Shedding light on the hidden lives of Britain’s homeless, the portraits offer an insight into their background, their family situation, the challenges they face while selling the magazine, their achievements and aspirations. The exhibition has already received the photography world’s highest accolade – a Gold Award from the Association of Photographers.
The personal stories of the vendors were what really struck me about the collection, amongst them a kitchen salesman, a professional model, an ex-serviceman. A stark reminder in these hard times we're living in that the causes and circumstances of homelessness can vary dramatically, and affect people from all walks of life.
All credit to Lara Ratnaraja for bringing together a local team who were keen to see this exhibition move to Birmingham. We're delighted to be working alongside The Big Issue team and the other project supporters: Lara Ratnaraja, Big Cat, Nicola Shipley, Birmingham City University and Martineau.
Hard Times will run from 8 - 30 Sepember 2011 at St Martin-in-the-Bullring Church. Admission is free.