MIS[S]UNDERSTOOD explores the pivotal role of women in the Irish Traveller community, highlighting their voices to express that they are the cornerstone of family life. In this close-knit, culturally rich community, these women not only uphold traditions but also navigate the challenges of preserving their way of life in a rapidly changing world. Despite being acknowledged as an ethnic culture they are discriminated against in Ireland both socially and politically. My work humanizes a group that is often denied opportunities because of prejudice and misconceptions.
I am a humanitarian photographer. I use my camera to amplify the voices of individuals and communities often marginalized by society. I am drawn to the human experience, casting light on lives concealed in the shadows. My work exemplifies the transformative power of this medium as I search for fleeting instances of grace and beauty that persist even amid life’s most significant challenges. Through my lens, I become a storyteller, an advocate, and a conduit for change, inviting viewers to journey into the worlds I capture. In doing so, I illuminate the threads that weave us all together.
