Alice Poyzer

Biography

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Alice Poyzer is a British analogue photographer. Whilst she is interested in all photographic forms, Poyzer’s work focuses predominantly on portraiture and constructed imagery. As her practice has evolved over time, Poyzer currently uses the means of image making to communicate what the world is like through an autistic lens. The drive to be seen and heard as a female, neurodivergent practitioner continues to fuel her new body of work 'Other Joys'.

The project

"Other Joys is a body of work that explores the intense elation and enthusiasm of special interests, which are deep obsessions often found in people with autism. The images featured represent items or subjects that I, an autistic individual, love and cherish.

The feeling that surrounds one's special interests is almost indescribable.

This heavy sensation of warmth, delight and intense excitement is something that many in the autistic community can understand, especially when given any opportunity to discuss or be around their own special interest. I wanted to make this body of work as a way to communicate that feeling.

Other Joys is a mixture of self-portraits and constructed imagery. This ongoing body of work not only captures subjects that bring immense joy but has now begun to act as its own source of joy. Whilst I move forward with this project, I have gained a better understanding of my own autism - and the process of making these photographs has given me more confidence in passions that others may deem different, weird and unusual."

From the project 'Other joy' by Alice Poyzer 

From the project 'Other joy' by Alice Poyzer