Fairwell To The East Hill (2024)
Fairwell to the East Hill is a series capturing moments of togetherness, joy, and resilience during Melissa’s two-year tenancy in a home that became a hub for connection. The collection spans from 2021 to 2023 and features a series of intimate snapshots taken at housewarmings, shoobz, and various gatherings.
Each photograph serves as a testament to these moments, ranging from playful to reflective, showing how the house became more than just a physical space—it was a necessary meeting point for socialising and maintaining bonds during a time when third spaces were disappearing, the rising cost of living (poverty) and the aftermath of lockdowns made it harder gather.
Through this series, Melissa curates a personal archive of memories that highlight how the home transformed into a vital sanctuary for community amidst broader societal struggles.
1) Housewarming Antics (Oct 2021)
2) Papi and Cem- A love Story (Nov 2022)
3) Bonfire night not actually on Bonfire night (Nov 2022)
4) Sexy Bananas (March 2022)
5) Kings that Gambit (March 2022)
6) Elliot’s Return 2 (March 2022)
7) Miss Rona Locked us up 4 Christmas (December 2021)
8) Joketings (Nov 2022)
9) Chilling with the Mandem ( March 2022)
10) Bogdan really likes pineapples (March 2022)
11) Friendmas (Dec 2021)