The Photographers
Robert
Robert likes listening to hair metal bands (and even used to play in one) and watching South Park. He is a grandfather to one grandson. Robert is a firm believer in moving forward and keeping your eye on the prize, as he likes to say: “Let the chains that bind me fall behind me.”
Patrick
Patrick is very proud to work with the Transformative Health and Justice Research Cluster, as a part of their Storytelling Workshop and is learning the art of being a facilitator. He has written and performs a show about his life entitled ‘Inside/Out’ and has performed it across the country and into a couple of correctional facilities. His literary tastes range from Bukowski and Bud Osborn to Keats and Joyce. The film he refers to most is ‘Le Party’ by Pierre Falardeau.
Giuseppe
Giuseppe prefers classical and opera music, having grown up with it. He has always liked sports but his recent broken leg and collarbone are telling him to slow down. He enjoys many different forms of art including pyrography, which he learned inside, and now photography.
Jason
Jason loves being in nature and also loves mechanics, which he has done for 20 years. Jason views his addiction as a gift that has given him transferrable skills like drive, the ability to handle chaos, and a connection to peers. He loves his job as a Peer Mentor Support Worker.
Rickie
Rickie has lived in Vancouver since '69. He enjoys playing pool and bowling. He likes being on his own and describes himself as a self-contained person.
Richard
Richard is interested in history and his favourite documentary series is Ancient Civilizations. He hopes that sharing his story lets people know that anyone can make those changes in their life. It’s never too late.