You are invited to attend the launch of a new exhibition of work by photographer Morwenna Kearsley.

The neighbourhood in the Southside of Glasgow, has a long history of migration into the area – making it into Scotland’s most multicultural neighbourhood with 88 languages spoken by its residents. Through the lens of cherished objects, FONDS unravels the untold stories, passions, and memories that breathe life into this vibrant community.

Told through photography and in the participants' own words, FONDS is a project about how the evocative objects we keep connect us to the people and places we love.

Some of the objects included in the collection include a glass fish, a box of spells, a wooden boat, a sticking plaster, and a teddy bear. From Pakistan to Syria, Turkey to Hong Kong the objects featured represent stories of migration, transformation, love, and resilience.

FONDS was created in 2022 by Morwenna Kearsley, who worked on this project during a two year community based residency with Street Level Photoworks as part of their Culture Collective programme. It was developed in partnership with Greater Govanhill community magazine and Thriving Govanhill.

New for 2023, as well as a new set of images, we are also launching a podcast, produced by Flora Zajicek, which invites listeners to explore Govanhill, Glasgow, through its residents' own words and the objects they love.

Each episode unfolds over eight minutes, the time it takes for Morwenna to photograph the object in complete darkness with an innovative technique using a long exposure and moving torchlight. Weaving together the threads of personal history, cultural heritage, and community spirit, this 10 part series will bring you into the studio to sit and listen to the story of each object as told by its keeper.

We will be playing a preview of the podcast during the exhibition opening event.

Also on display will be an accompanying film by Sam Gonçalves which documents the making of FONDS.

Refreshments provided. Please reserve a free ticket to RSVP so we have an idea of numbers.

FONDS Opening Event