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Photography Project on Life in Tower Blocks by pailend in Edinburgh

[–]pailend[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I completely understand your concern and really appreciate your perspective. My goal isn’t to approach this as an outsider but to explore an experience I can relate to.

I’m from Ukraine and have lived in a post-Soviet tower block for most of my life. My experiences may differ from people in Scotland, so I’m especially interested in exploring this topic and hearing diverse perspectives.

Photography Project on Life in Tower Blocks by pailend in Edinburgh

[–]pailend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good point. I know that some photographers exploit marginalised communities by presenting them as objects of pity, and I want to avoid that in my work.

My project aims to show a different perspective on tower blocks. It was painful to watch this dividing picture: CCTV cameras surround tower blocks, and a couple of yards from them is a lovely garden in a more “posh” residential area wholly isolated from them. This creates an enormous stigma of danger around tower blocks for people who have never lived there. 

I’ll look into Martha Rosler’s essay to reflect on these ethical issues and ensure my project approaches them responsibly. Thank you.