Street Dreams: A photography exhibition by Colin Moody in collaboration with young people
From 18–21 August, The Mount Without hosted Street Dreams – a powerful photography exhibition co-produced with six young people supported by Bristol-based youth homelessness charity 1625 Independent People.
Developed in collaboration with photographer Colin Moody, the exhibition shared the creative journeys of young people aged 16–25 who have experienced homelessness or life in care.
Through photography, they explored themes of dreams, resilience and identity – offering raw, moving perspectives from voices too often overlooked. Many of these young people have had their ambitions interrupted or diverted by instability, yet from those challenges have grown new goals rooted in social justice, creativity, and the drive to give back to their communities.
Some images were intentionally blurred, obscured, or pixelated to protect identities, while also reflecting the uncertainty and unclear paths many young people face. This creative choice invited viewers to challenge assumptions and look deeper than appearances. An accompanying audio piece brought these stories to life, with young people sharing their reflections and experiences in their own words.
View some of the photography created by Colin and the young people below and bring their stories to life by listening to the accompanying audio.
Although the exhibition has now closed, the impact continues. You can still own a piece of Street Dreams, sign up below to express your interest in purchasing one of these incredible prints. Every sale helps support young people on their journey to independence.
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