Janneth Gil chose to focus on making the invisible visible during her residency at Photosynthesis, exploring the spaces between wellbeing and sickness that cannot be so simply stereotyped into a dichotomy. But how do you use photography to document the numerous medical procedures and treatments required to manage the rare, life-threatening, chronic, and disabling conditions that are part of your life without romanticising or dramatising the experiences?

During this talk, Janneth will discuss how she crafted the unique body of work exhibited at Photosynthesis in November 2023. This one-off talk not only welcomes you into the process of an intensely intimate exploration by one of Christchurch’s premier photographic storytellers, Janneth will delve into:

• Documentary Photography and Health Advocacy

• Illness and Disability: The role of art and photography during the reconstruction of a new identity

• Photography and Memory Loss; and

• Conceptual Photography: Understanding and reconciling with the imperfect body

Find out how Invisible amplifies the voices of the ill, especially of those whose voices get forgotten in the rush of the status quo, and leave the evening inspired.