Culture Vulture: Brixton Presents Another Lost Child

Beyond the tarnished reputation and the almost customary 'yardie' stereotypes that have become synonymous with the area of which I owe much of my childhood, Brixton still remains as one of the most fascinating and culturally compelling areas in London.
Though it has come a long way, gang culture continues to rare it’s menacing head in the nook of an area rich with diversity and an unrivaled personality.

In 2008 photographer Adam Patterson began an insightful project documenting gangland culture in South London. His aim was to convey the true reality of the frequent misconstrued depiction of gang members represented in the media- visually seizing the “vulnerability and humanity the general public rarely see”. However; what is so inspiring about the exhibition is the brotherly bond Patterson and former gang member Vipoh aka Jean Claude, have surprisingly formed during the photographic journey of Jean’s harrowing story from a previous stab victim, to a  fully fledged photography college graduate, now living in Doncaster.

Presented by the Photofusion Gallery, Another Lost Child is not just an exhibition but a candid reveal of a life, of which many can relate and a humble awakening for those willing to stop and take notice. 

Enjoy.

Another Lost Child will be showing until 25th March. Click here for more information on the exhibition.