Project Description

The 27 Middle Grey Project invites photographers in the diaspora to document their lives through a 27-narrative visual, using 27 exposures from a disposable camera. This initiative, led by Common Ground Kolektiv (CGK), celebrates the diverse stories, identities, and experiences of displacement, belonging, and resilience. Each participant crafts a unique narrative—unbound by rules—through themes like colours, moods, activities, or personal reflections on life in the diaspora. Your 27 frames become a tribute to your journey, capturing fleeting moments that resonate across borders and time.

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Guidelines

Participants have two options to complete their project:

1. Option 1: One Photo Per Day
   Upon nomination, take one photo daily for 27 days. Each image should reflect your story, a theme, an expression, or a creative thought about life in the diaspora. Choose a focus—colors, emotions, routines, or anything meaningful to you—and build a cohesive narrative through your lens.

2. Option 2: One Day, 27 Photos
   Capture 27 photos in a single day, documenting the rhythm, texture, or essence of your diasporic life. Your images should weave a story, unrestricted by theme, that speaks to your experience.

Commitments

Participants must fulfil theserequirements:

1. Profile: Submit a brief personal profile (150 words) introducing yourself and your connection to the diaspora.

2. Documentation: Record your process in a medium of your choice (e.g., written journal, video vlog), detailing your planning and approach to the 27 Middle Grey Project.

3. Submission: Send the 27 exposures from the disposable camera to the CGK project coordinator for processing and inclusion.​

4. The participants shall purchase their own disposable camera. It should have the 27 exposure or more The printing and development are to follow on behalf of CGK organisation. 

Presentation

The 27 narrative visuals will be curated for a potential exhibition, published as a coffee table book, displayed on walls, or projected digitally, celebrating both the collective and individual stories of the diaspora.

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Disclaimer

Participants retain full copyright and ownership of their photographs. By joining the 27 Middle Grey Project, you grant Common Ground Kolektiv permission to publish, exhibit, and use your images for promotional purposes across various media, including print, digital platforms, and social media, to share the project’s vision with a wider audience.