'Danielle & Iyanna' from the series 'Parklife'

In the spring of 2020 the world became untethered – all our rituals of normality removed against the backdrop of a global pandemic. And so with little else to do we ventured to our local parks for our single dose of daily exercise. It was here that we found solace in the natural world found right on our doorsteps. During this time my love of London’s parks deepened. In a world increasingly motivated by profit and status, the park is a space that symbolises democracy; free and communal spaces for all in one of the world’s most expensive cities. The images in this series capture the diversity of people whose lives are enriched by these extraordinary green spaces. It is my hope that these images will transcend the time in which they were made. For while these spaces have been a lifeline for capital dwellers during lockdown, their importance precedes this time and will extend beyond it. In short, Parklife is my love letter to Londoners, and their cherished green spaces.