Siân Davey: The Creative Body: Photographs 2014–2024
The Martin Parr Foundation is proud to present The Creative Body: Photographs 2014–2024, a landmark survey exhibition showcasing a decade of work by renowned photographer Siân Davey.
This exhibition features selections from Davey’s three acclaimed series—Looking For Alice (2013–2018), Martha (2015–2016), and The Garden (2021–2023)—alongside rarely seen portraits from Communion, a project captured at festivals across the UK.
Originally trained as a psychotherapist, Davey turned to photography to explore themes of human connection and the complexities of everyday life. Her lens captures the intimate rhythms of family and community, inviting viewers to reflect on the dynamic relationship between photographer and subject. Over the past ten years, her work has solidified her reputation as one of Britain’s most influential contemporary photographers.
About the Author
After a 15-year career as a psychotherapist in private practice, British photographer Siân Davey transitioned to photography in 2014. Her creative approach is deeply influenced by her background as both a psychotherapist and a mother, offering a profound exploration of psychological and emotional landscapes—her own and those of her subjects.
Davey’s work places her family and local community at its heart, creating intimate portraits that resonate with authenticity and connection. Her academic journey includes studying Fine Art Painting at Bath Academy of Fine Art (1985), Social Policy at the University of Brighton (1990), and Humanistic Psychotherapy (1995). Later, she turned her focus to photography, earning both an MA (2014) and an MFA (2016) from Plymouth University.
Siân Davey: The Creative Body: Photographs 2014–2024
16 January – 23 March 2025
Martin Parr Foundation – Bristol – GB
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