People of the Public Realm

Group portrait of smiling primary school children in green uniforms from Air Balloon Hill School, peeking through red curtains during a drama performance.
Dynamic street photography of a teenage boy performing a backflip on the grass in a Bristol public park with friends watching under a sunny sky.
Live performance photography of a female singer performing on an outdoor stage at a community event in Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol.
Community portrait of an elderly resident sitting on a bench with a walker, interacting with two men at a public event in Gainsborough Square, Bristol.
Community portrait of a diverse group of young residents sitting on a park bench in a public field in Bristol, photographed for a public realm project.
Kevin McCloud attending a public realm tree planting community project in Bristol, interacting with a young child in a park.
Happy, candid portrait of two primary school children in blue and white uniforms laughing and hugging during outdoor playtime, showcasing primary education photography.
Southville Primary School children playing outdoors near a large, reflective metallic sculpture, wearing red and grey school uniforms.
Close-up photograph of a young boy with a prosthetic leg playing and climbing over hay bales at an outdoor community event.
Public realm photograph of children playing in a field of hay bales at a community event in Gainsborough Square, Bristol.
Hannah More School children smiling and playing outdoors in Bristol, with one boy using a hula hoop and two girls in hijab dancing, showcasing diversity and public realm activity.
Dynamic action shot of a young boy jumping over hay bales at an outdoor community event, showcasing energy and play in public space photography.

While working on Bristol City Council’s Art in the Public Realm initiative, these images were captured spontaneously in the communities, schools, and public spaces visited for the project. The series celebrates the families, children, and residents who give Bristol its vitality, revealing moments of creativity, joy, and connection. The photographs offer a human perspective on the city’s vibrant public realm.

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