Responding in part to the UK government’s 1993 ‘back to basics’ campaign, the project considers family not as a fixed institution but as something lived, flexible and often ambiguous. The work shows family life unfolding across varied settings, such as urban flats, rural towns, and post-industrial landscapes - all shaped by care, absence, expectation and change. This solo presentation foregrounds Grassick’s commitment to long-form, collaborative documentary and the value of international exchange in capturing the nuances of everyday life.

Richard Grassick is a British photographer and filmmaker whose work often focuses on communities in transition, both locally and internationally. He was an active collaborator with Amber Films and Side Gallery through the 1980s and 90s, producing a range of socially engaged projects that explored identity, belonging and representation.

With a background in both still and moving image, Grassick has worked extensively across Europe, particularly in Germany, developing projects that connect personal stories with broader political contexts. His practice is rooted in documentary traditions, but often extends into experimental and participatory modes of production.

Grassick’s commitment to collaborative practice and underrepresented voices has defined much of his career, and his work remains part of the wider legacy of community-focused photography and film in Britain.