‘I’m Tired’ is an ongoing photo project aimed at highlighting the real and lasting impact of everyday discrimination.
The project was started by Nottingham graduates Paula Akpan and Harriet Evans in June.
A series of powerful black and white images show phrases scrawled across people’s backs. These phrases come from volunteers, strangers from all walks of life. They are all things people are tired of hearing.
I’m tired of being the angry black woman
By writing the phrases on people’s backs, the project offers both anonymity and the possibility for empathy. These people could be anyone – your colleague, your friend,… Read the full story