Reframing Dementia.
Disruption Awards 2021
Reframing Dementia was a collaborative audiovisual project between documentary photographer, Keith Lloyd Davenport, and composer, Shona Mackay.
Their project saw Keith & Shona documenting the experiences of people with dementia through photography and sound, culminating in an exhibition in Kirriemuir.
The first stages of the project involved a weekly camera club, where Keith provided guidance on basic camera techniques, encouraging participants to explore photography as a means of documenting their day-to-day lives in whichever way they see fit.
Shona created a corresponding sonic element which including sound recordings made from conversations with participants, focusing on the personal narrative therein.
There were early benefits from taking this camera/conversation club approach, including socialisation, companionship and engagement.
The final exhibition in Kirriemuir included images taken by participants and portraits of the participants taken by Keith, alongside Shona’s soundtrack, which highlighted the participants’ personal narrative and journey. The participants and their caregivers were involved in the launch of the exhibition, which was captured for the Dementia Trust website.
“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story can make all the difference.”
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