ACT NOW is a photographic project documenting pro-Palestinian protesters and protests across the UK, shot in four different locations: Glasgow, Lewes, Brighton and London. This project is a celebration and supports the importance of protesters in the current global political climate, and the crackdown on pro-Palestinian voices and protesters, especially in England, with the proscription of Palestine Action, which saw hundreds of unlawful arrests.

I wanted to create a project that showed support for Palestine and how collective action can make a difference wherever we are in the world, and whoever we are. This project highlights people from all walks of life coming together for one cause, and aims to challenge the narrative of ‘violent protesters’ often exercised in the news, especially at the height of the proscription of Palestine Action and the Filton 24, which led to mass arrests outside Westminster.

Through documentary and portraiture, this project captures the peaceful yet powerful change that can occur through collective action and urges the audience to think about their personal views, as well as serving as a call to action.