Deidre O’Callaghan

Hide That Can

Hide That Can

• This is a culmination of four years spent photographing the men of Arlington House, a hostel in Camden. Many of the Irish residents are Irish and came over to London in the 50’s and 60’s

• What parts of the sitters identity are we drawn to in this image

• What does this picture say about his cultural background

• The photographer uses the flowers to create an interesting juxtaposition what do you think she is trying to portrait

• The man could be seen as displaying aggression towards the camera or simply inviting the photographer to take his picture which do you think he is?

• Both these men display signs of giving up on life how is this shown in these images

• Why does this image have a more positive upbeat feel to it

• Does taking the photograph from further away give the image a less obtrusive feel

• What emotions does this project create in you

• Do you feel that it is a successful project

• Would you change anything about the work