Source: Graduate Photography Online - 2013 - Falmouth University - BA (Hons) Press and Editorial Photography

GRADUATE
PHOTOGRAPHY
ONLINE 2013

Siril Monteiro

An Unfamiliar Home

'An Unfamiliar Home' is a project about young refugees that have fled from all over the world to Trondheim, Norway. Some came on their own, leaving friends and family behind. Some have been through a long and traumatic journey that they will never forget. They have all had their life turned upside down but has taken the challenge and have created new lives for themselves. Through giving an insight into the everyday lives of these refugees Monteiro aims to show that these strong teenagers are not only victims: they are survivors.

‘Tuva fled from Sri Lanka to Norway when she was 15. ’ - Siril Monteiro - Falmouth University ‘Tuva at her weekly street dance lesson at a local Culture centre.’ - Siril Monteiro - Falmouth University ‘Tuva works at Burger King every weekend to send money back home.’ - Siril Monteiro - Falmouth University ‘Talking to her boyfriend whilst grocery shopping for their dinner.’ - Siril Monteiro - Falmouth University ‘Tuva together with some of her closest friends that are also from Sri Lanka.’ - Siril Monteiro - Falmouth University