Hatice Mertoğlu
This project is a portrait-based exploration of identity, cultural belonging, and lived experience. Through carefully composed studio photographs, it focuses on Vaish, an Indian woman living in the UK, capturing her presence, strength, and joy. Each image is a collaborative moment, blending traditional Indian aesthetics—such as vibrant colors, jewelry, and textiles—with contemporary portraiture. The work celebrates individuality while also reflecting broader themes of immigration, self-expression, and cultural memory. By using controlled lighting and minimal studio settings, the portraits invite viewers to connect with the subject on an emotional and human level. This body of work aims to honour personal stories that are often underrepresented, while offering a respectful and empowering visual narrative shaped by trust and openness.
Charlotte Bull • Marnie Cox-Harrison • Hannah Doble • Thomas Christopher Haines • Lois Holland • Shola Katija • Hatice Mertoğlu • Zoë Montgomery • Kaja Plazar • Storm Powell • Adam Reich • Stanislas Sauvage • Zoe Tabbernor-Astrada • Anna Warin • Olivia White •
Bath Spa University
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University of Brighton
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Crawford College of Art and Design
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Griffith College Dublin
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Edinburgh College
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Glasgow School of Art
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Goldsmiths University of London
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University of Hertfordshire
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University of Huddersfield
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Kingston University London
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Leeds Trinity University
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Limerick School of Art and Design
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London South Bank University
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University of Greater Manchester
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Middlesex University
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National College of Art and Design
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Pearse College of Further Education
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Arts University Plymouth
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University of Portsmouth
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University of Salford
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Sheffield Hallam University
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University of Suffolk
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Ulster University
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Visual Activism