The creatures time forgot

Examines the representation of disabled people in advertising, particularly that produced by disability charities, and in the work of photographers such as Diane Arbus and Garry Winogrand. Shows how such images show disabled people as "creatures," the tragic-but-brave objects of the photograph, or as the "happy handicapped" or "positive imagery" advertising. This work challenges such visual representations and presents a visual form which reflects the new social presence of disabled people.