Ripples in Still Water
an Exhibition Proposal Series show by Hannah Latham
on view
Gallery 263 is thrilled to present Ripples in Still Water, an Exhibition Proposal Series show that examines the human impact of substance use disorder through intimate profiles and semi-documentary photography. Composed of portraits made by Hannah Latham for Studio B, these photographic works position rural Maine as a microcosm of a national crisis, where isolation can be deadly, and community can be sustaining.
Together, the stories form a mosaic that extends beyond the condition itself, tracing the forces that shape these lives, including trauma, childhood sexual assault, poverty, and isolation, as well as the forms of care that sustain them: acts of kindness, safe community spaces, and the protection of children. The photographs are often made in places of personal significance and are developed through a collaborative process rooted in trust and mutual respect. Some participants remain anonymous; others meet the viewer’s gaze directly. Environmental images deepen each narrative, situating each person’s experience within the physical and emotional terrain of daily life.
Taken together, these voices and images invite viewers to look beyond statistics and headlines to the lives they contain. The work seeks to challenge stigma, raise awareness, and spark conversation, making room for both empathy and outrage, and calling for a more compassionate response to those most at risk.
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About the artist
Hannah Latham is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) with a BFA in Photography. Her work investigates themes of memory, family, patriotism, and the environment. They take the form of cyanotypes, inkjet, or gelatin silver prints. She has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Fraction Magazine, Lenscratch, and Float Magazine. Hannah’s work has been exhibited in shows both internationally and across New England. Based in Boston, MA, Hannah teaches photography at the Noble and Greenough School.