Where Children Sleep By James Mollison

Author words about his photos:
“Rhiannon’s home is a terraced house in Darvel, southern Scotland, a picturesque town which used to be famous for lace-making. She is fourteen years old and lives with her parents and brother. The area is now plagued by heroin addiction and gang violence. Her school is full pupils who have been expelled from schools in nearby Glasgow. Rhiannon has had a mohawk haircut like her parents’ ever since she was six. She and her family and friends are part the punk subculture and have formed a community support where they all look out for each other. They have become used to abusive behaviour from people in their neighbourhood. Rhiannon has suffered from bullying at school because her appearance, but fought back and is now left alone. She plays guitar, drums and bass, and also sings. Her father has his own band.”