Mrs Hughes, a portrait
Although I never met Mrs Hughes this is my interpretation of her life through her shoes; they were photographed posthumously in her flat, where she had lived for 40 years. I found myself immediately drawn to the shoes; being such personal belongings they present a poignant and moving reminder of the owner’s life, moulded to the body through wear. After years of decay they remain fascinating, hinting at better times, somewhat at odds with the neglected surroundings. Shot individually as opposed to in pairs the separation suggest a feeling of loss and highlights their sculptural quality, appearing almost as icons of femininity.
This is an edited selection from 32 images in the final series.
Size 40cm x 50 cm