Photographer Vic Moy grew up where children were expected to be seen but not heard, prompting a personal and creative pursuit of permission to speak, feel, reflect, heal, and grow. Moy approaches photography with optimism, imagining a future where emotional safety exists and frostbite does not. Moy documented Notting Hill Carnival to portray resilience and joy, conducting deep cultural research and engaging with elders who shaped Black British history. The work focuses on small, intimate moments—feathers, flag capes, and chains—aiming to reveal the inner beauty of individuals and their island identities, cultures, and extraordinary spirits.
So, part of my personal and creative journey has been about giving myself ongoing permission: to speak, feel, reflect, heal, and to grow,
it's safe to feel, somewhere frostbite doesn't exist.
a story of resilience and one of joy
I hoped to have captured even a small glimpse of the inner beauty of each person, each representing their island, identity, culture, and extraordinary spirit.
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