GRAIN Projects are pleased to announce that photographer Maria Reaney will be working with us following her successful submission to the most recent GRAIN Open Call.  

Maria will be making new work in response to the current welfare cuts, announced by the UK Government, including collaborating with young people with disabilities who are affected by the policy change. She will be working in partnership with Hive College students and the Disability Resource Centre, Birmingham.

Maria will lead workshops and activities to explore the theme of ‘Resistance’, resulting in co-created work that reflects on the current employment landscape for people with disabilities, the impact of employment issues on people’s lives, and the representation of disabled people.

The project will result in a public sharing of the work in Birmingham.

About:
Maria Reaney is a documentary and portrait photographer based in Birmingham, UK. Her self-initiated projects focus on creating portraits and photographic narratives that explore themes of identity and collaborative representation. Rooted in a strong sense of place, her practice is driven by a commitment to working within local communities, using photography as a means to highlight sociopolitical issues and lived experiences.