Perceptions and Reality

This project discusses the monumental void between the reality and the public perception of our fellow human beings. The unspoken way in which we instantly perceive an individuals makeup, their personality and being within a few moments of meeting. This project specifically highlights those with cultural differences or hidden disabilities. Using a collaborative combination of photography and audio Maryann Morris looks at the unseen and how that can affect the way in which we engage with our peers. Through photography, it is her aim to increase the viewers awareness of the unseen. The modern world we live in is diverse, multicultural and yet Maryann feels the level of ignorance and misunderstanding that she has uncovered since she began this project moved her to want to explore this absurdity that is perpetuated within a so called progressive society. Maryann’s objective is to entice the viewer to think, to question ones thoughts before spilling them into the world. these pieces are not designed to be understood upon first glance, however, they invite and encourage the viewer to penetrate, sympathise even, with the piece in order to understand the issues the sitter presents with. Here forcing the viewer to mimic the ideals that we are we considering here. The Perceptions project asks the human race to slow down and contemplate the potential hidden reality before addressing our perceptions out loud. Project website - http://perceptionsproject.co.uk