August 2018

Aysha Red
Carrying the Load in this Concrete Jungle
St. Helens Avenue
The photo taken in front of a mural on St. Helens Avenue features Aysha Red's good friend Donald whom she described "as a longtime friend and support system." Donald is a performer who has done a lot of work for the Caribbean community.
Aysha’s process for taking the photo was really simple as well as fun and uplifting. The bag on Donald’s head is filled with different clothes, which Donald changed into for the shoot.
An aspiring performer and Creole singer, Aysha wants to bring Creole music from the Commonwealth of Dominica to the city. Living downtown, Aysha has been in a housing crisis for the last few months. The message of her photo is not to judge, but rather respect and look for the good, joy and fun in people.