🩹 Walking Wounded

When pedestrians encounter someone injured or deformed in the street, it often triggers a complex range of emotions and reactions. For some, there is an immediate sense of empathy and concern. Others might experience discomfort, fear, or aversion, as the sight of injury can provoke subconscious anxieties about their own physical integrity and mortality. Some may simply feel curious, which can evoke a sense of voyeurism. This voyeuristic curiosity is a natural human response, despite the discomfort it may cause.

From a Jungian perspective, deformities, injuries, and anomalies can conjure up motifs like the grotesque, invoking both fascination and repulsion. This motif is often associated with the shadow aspects of the human psyche—those parts of ourselves that we find disturbing or unacceptable.

"Walking Wounded" is a commentary on the relationship between physical and psychological well-being, providing a visual narrative that underscores the complexity of human experience in the face of injury and anomaly. By examining the interplay between the external and internal impacts, the series engages with the multifaceted nature of healing and the human capacity for endurance. 

The photographs are designed to elicit a visceral response, compelling viewers to confront their own feelings about pain, suffering, and resilience. This exploration includes the acknowledgment of the voyeuristic nature of observing visible injuries, highlighting the universal curiosity and complex emotions it provokes.