The project spawned itself during my first visit there, when I discovered that there are many unexpected layers to the country over and above the standard narrative.

"The idea to ask each of the sitters to write their own testimony is borne out of a desire to work collaboratively with the young people and give them a voice to talk directly to the audience without the filter of a journalist's questions."

"My obsessions overflow into my physical surroundings as if I have run out of space in mind to tend to them. The outer reflects the inner, and it is these reflections that assist me on my journey."

Tom Oldham is a London-based portrait photographer, focusingmostly on portraits of musicians, sports stars and other "talented folk". He works in locations across the UK and worldwide.

"I’m looking for the sort work one makes because they can’t imagine not making it…That’s when it feels raw"

James O’brien has been shooting the world’s top sporting events for the last 20 years. He shoots in various styles and genres, including editorial, commercial, PR, corporate, and portraits.