Dexter Interpretation

Dexter Interpretation

Rocko Rocko is a disabled self-employed craftsman. He's forced to take matters into his own hands as there aren't allowances present in Jamaica to assist the disabled community. He was wearing a t-shirt of the prime minister of Jamaica, who is also the MP for the area, which is interesting given how important politics is for disabled people.
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Jimmisha This picture is the type of picture I was going for, just people living in their everyday lifestyle. Jimmisha is my cousin, which meant she was comfortable. I sometimes talk to people whilst shooting to try and make them feel more relaxed, so I can get a more natural picture.
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Patsy and Friends This picture I feel really reflects the nature of the entire project. You can see the closeness and familiarity within a community that creates a home.
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Javonnie Javonnie is my little cousin. He was a big help for me on his shoot. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have these photographs.
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Michael This is a photograph of my father, taken whilst he was on a break from work. He is a craftsman known to produce household furniture in the community. Michael has always been working with his hands, since before I was born.
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Shamar I’m happy to have got a good number of young people in the project. I feel like they represent the future of Jamaica.
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Miss Cherry This is a photograph of my grandmother on my father's side. I had never photographed her before. She has diabetes, and last year had to have her foot amputated.
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Andre Me and Andre grew up on the same road from birth. Our close friendship meant he was a great help to me when shooting this project. Here I have displayed Andre next to his partner Aailyha.
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Rj and Moota RJ and Moota are Lisa’s two sons. They always run along with my scooter and want to come around with me everywhere when they see me.