inDISPOSABLE is a public art project working with marginalised, nomadic and street attached individuals.  Using the conceptual and literal lens of photography, this project aims to change the public’s perception of this community and to better understand their day-to-day experiences. 21 disposable cameras were distributed, and the artists given free rein to capture images that reflected their experiences and perspectives. 

The exhibition explores a breadth of subject matter, from unflinching self-portraiture to familiar brutalist architecture, nature at its most elegant, to everyday household objects. It celebrates the inherent but unexpected beauty of our seaside town.

OSB board is used as a raw, structural and aesthetic material to exhibit the artworks, creating a striking installation that attempts to subvert both the conventional usage of the material and the traditional layout of the gallery setting.

The presentation of inDISPOSABLE artworks in Torre Abbey is particularly meaningful given the Abbey’s history as a site for housing and feeding those in need. As well as caring for the sick and poor, it was customary for the Abbey to offer one night's free board-and-lodge to travellers.

In acknowledgment of this rich heritage, a selection of oil paintings from the Abbey’s collection have been curated alongside five inDISPOSABLE artists.  This anchors the project in the Abbey’s history and creates a unique dialogue with the contemporary social narratives that are explored in the exhibition.

inDISPOSABLE is conceived and curated by creative director Jamie Lewis-Hadley.

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage.