Edmund Clark’s immersive study of prison life goes on show at the Ikon Gallery

Donatella Montrone writes in her article in the British Journal of Photography: “As an artist-in-residence for three years, the self-taught photographer immersed himself in prison life, working closely with inmates, wardens and therapeutic staff to create In Place of Hate, a multi-faceted series that, according to Ikon, “explores ideas of visibility, representation, trauma and self-image”, and how these influence the way in which prisoners and the criminal justice system are perceived in Britain today.”

For the full article please visit the British Journal of Photography website.