Dexter's photographic series takes an intimate look at Jamaican society, focusing on the voices often overlooked. He reflects on how his background could have led him to the School of Hope in Jamaica, providing context for his work. The process involves earning the subjects' trust rather than rushing to capture images, resulting in portraits that celebrate their resilience and experiences. Attention is particularly drawn to Sylvia Grant, a Paralympian, highlighting her inspiring story amidst a broader narrative of representation and understanding throughout the series.
Through the series, Dexter explores an alternative reality - one where he hadn't moved to Britain as a child. "I always heard about School of Hope because if I wasn't in the UK, I would be attending the same school," Dexter explains.
In each portrait, experience and subtlety intermingle to forge an understated yet powerful series, sensitive to its subjects and audience without diminishing their characters.
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