Anselm Ebulue
From Hope, From Bradford (2025)
Set across the Bradford district, From Hope, From Bradford celebrates community through the landscapes that shape it. In the process of creating this body of work, Anselm Ebulue let the city lead the way. Visiting iconic Bradford landmarks and scenery, he let chance encounters dictate his choice of subjects. The resulting portraits reflect on Bradford as one united community, tying personal stories to places that define the city.
From the windswept Baildon Moor to the cobbled lanes of Haworth, each setting provides space for gathering, conversation, and the quiet rhythms of everyday life. He invites us to reconsider how we picture family, portraying these relationships in direct dialogue with their environment. The backdrop becomes an active presence, shaping the way people interact and share experiences. Shot on large format film, the images are both intimate and expansive, offering an ode to Bradford’s people and the places that hold their stories.