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Object numberIPSMG:R.2022.13.4
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Institution nameIpswich Collections
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Object name
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TitleAngelle Joseph
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DescriptionPortrait of Angelle Joseph, 28, musician, performer and BBC Suffolk radio presenter. This portrait was taken by John Ferguson, Ipswich artist, as a part of the ‘Black Suffolk’ series. “It [Black Suffolk] introduces others not familiar with our story, to the history of the black community arriving in Suffolk. If I can build on these stories, they become historical documents, giving me the impetus to carry on with this critical body of work.” – John Ferguson "I have produced a new collection of portraits which explore the concept of home for a diversity of people in the African-Caribbean community in Suffolk. This theme creatively expresses people’s experience and interpretation of what exactly is ‘home'. Home can be a feeling, a physical space or a geographical place. Home can be a memory, metaphor or experience. The idea is to connect with the notion that our lives are inextricably attached to where we live, our homes, and Suffolk.” – John Ferguson John Ferguson is a national documentary, lifestyle, and portrait photographer who lives in Ipswich. John works on large and small-scale projects, tackling both with the same objective: to produce relatable images that tell stories, which are approachable, intimate, and unaffected. "‘’No distractions and negativity, just good vibes.’ Music has always been a significant part of Angelle’s life, providing soundtracks to her ups, downs and in-betweens. The studio is where Angelle finds solace, without distractions and negativity – this is her soul food. She admires the sisterhood among many ‘incredible’ black women in Suffolk, and aims to improve positive representation and erase stereotypes through sharing stories with equity, and exploring their differences and similarities" Quoted from "A portrait of black lives in Suffolk – in pictures", article in the Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/gallery/2021/jul/30/a-portrait-of-black-lives-in-suffolk-in-pictures - accessed 13.10.2021) The ‘Black Suffolk’ portrait collection was inspired by the ‘Power of Stories’ exhibition at Christchurch Mansion (2021).
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CreatorJohn Ferguson (photographer)
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Production date2020 - 2021
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Production period2020's
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