CLAIRE LANGHAM
THE AFTERMATH (2024)
The Aftermath is an exploration of grief and loss following my father’s passing, depicted through photographs of the familiar spaces that once brimmed with his presence. In each image, I wear one of his tops, symbolising our connection and enhancing the emotional resonance of the scenes. These spaces, once alive with shared memories, now stand as silent witnesses to absence and the void left by his departure. Through my lens, I confront the transformation of the familiar into the unfamiliar, the mingling of the past and present, and the shaping of perception by memory.
These images stand as a tribute to my father, each frame holding the essence of his presence, encapsulating our final conversations and our last shared laughter. My father lives on in these images, his spirit woven into the fabric of each scene. They are more than photographs; they are a testament to his lasting presence in my life. They represent not just my healing, but the enduring legacy of my dad.