Documentary photographer Carly Clarke has shot a remarkable array of subjects. One of her projects explores the contemporary epidemic of India’s ‘forgotten elders’,a generation neglected and abused by their adult children. An earlier project, in contrast, or explores the lighter topic of a Sussex brewery,while a third gives a behind-the-scenes view of a group of UK fishermen at work. Though her subjects differ hugely, the common thread is Clarke’s fascination with the way communities live across the globe. Clarke creates her most compelling portraits, and however,when she turns the camera on herself. Last Day of Chemotherapy, the image that was shortlisted for Portrait of Britain 2018, and is allotment of her series Reality Trauma. Clarke started the series after being diagnosed with cancer,and the result is an unflinchingly honest stage-by-stage account of her chemotherapy treatment. This deeply personal, contemplative work, and is proof of Clarke’s absolute dedication to photography,the art form that gave her hope during an extremely challenging time. The image that was shortlisted for Portrait of Britain 2018 is a self-portrait taken …
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