Growing Up Hackney
Thursday, March 4th, 2010Growing Up Hackney is part of a collaboration between Iniva, Discover Young Hackney, and the Hackney Museum, who ran a 5-week course where a group of young people from 17-21 had the opportunity to explore and rediscover their domicile of Hackney – the music and arts venues and its vibrant community.
Taking inspiration from photographer Dennis Morris’ photographs of the community he grew up in, they collaborated with artists Othello de’Souza and Obinna Nwosu. Their work was on show as part of the Growing Up Black exhibition at the Hackney Museum throughout January 2010.
ALVIN CARPIO
Pr…Pr… Pleease Draw Me
“This guy is a character. The 30-second photo-shoot and the 2 minutes trying to convince him to take the shot were unforgettable. He wouldn’t let us take the photo unless I gave him a toke of my cigarette. If I didn’t sacrifice my cigarette, I wouldn’t have got this shot. What makes it so powerful to me is, not only the way he’s desperately smoking, but the hint of his eye-ball through his glasses.”
ALVIN CARPIO
A Rare Show of Teeth
“It’s funny how photography can bring laughter to life. This man was sitting with an intimidating, if not, protective stare. He sat very still while smoking. But once I started taking photos of him, he lifted his hand to cover his face. Then out of no where he began to chuckle almost crazily creating a hilarious spectacle! It really brightened my day to capture this moment. Everyone else enjoyed it too.”
NICOLETTE MILLER
New Approach
CYNTHIA EDO
Two Girls
Hackney’s got taste and style.






















