Series of five portraits of young advocates, speaking out on a range of issues effecting their community.

Commissioned by Photoworks and Brighton and Hove Library Services as part of the 'Evolving in Conversation' Project for Brighton Photography Biennial 2014.

Find out more on the Evolving in Conversation Project HERE. Hover over images below for further information.

Photographers were created in response to one book from the 'Writes of Passage' book list.

Installation of final work as small prints inserted within the pages of the books that inspired them.

Prints installed within library books ©Arpita Shah 2014

Advocates (2014) Muna Hassan, Anti FGM campaigner, Bristol.

Advocates (2014) - SCARPA - Newcastle. The Children's Society

Advocates (2014) Young women from the SCARPA Squad, Newcastle.

SCARPA - Newcastle, 2014

The Children's Society.

Advocates (2014) Eli and Holly, Taunton. ISIS - Inspiring Society Innovation and Sustainability

Summer workshops @ Brighton Library

Photobook - Evolving In Conversation, displayed as part of Brighton Photography Biennial 2014

Summer workshops @ Brighton Library

Photobook - Evolving In Conversation, displayed as part of Brighton Photography Biennial 2014

Photobooks on display @ Brighton Jubilee Library.

Participants from Evolving in Conversation take the stage to discuss the project in a panel discussion at Brighton Jubilee Library.

Final printed postcards, Evolving in Conversation, 2014.

Audience, Brighton Jubilee Library, Brighton Photography Biennial 2014.