Alexander Robertson

The Peanut Project

The documentation of a community of warehouse dwellers in East London through portraiture. These people could be the last ones to occupy the spaces as they are under increased pressure to survive the rapid gentrification to the area that threatens their livelihood. Redevelopment of the area has been heavily invested in since London was granted the 2012 Olympics and has influenced a dramatic change on the landscape. Alex who is a member of the community has documented his friends and neighbours as a way to highlight and preserve their existence before its impending destruction.

Photographer

Alex Robertson

Alexander Robertson is a London based photographer who has gained worldwide experiences having spent many years working and travelling before more recently returning to the UK. His introduction to photography developed from a filmmaking background which was transferred from moving to still imagery during his time abroad.

Alexander is interested in exploring the relationship and location that humanity and community has with the world. The stories that he tells reflect what he has been witness too and his own personal life experiences rather that searching for a story that he does not bear a direct connection to.

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