From 18-21 August, The Mount Without will host Street Dreams – a powerful

photography exhibition co-produced with six young people supported by Bristol based

youth homelessness charity 1625 Independent People.

Developed in collaboration with photographer Colin Moody, the exhibition shares the

creative journeys of young people aged 16–25 who have experienced homelessness or

life in care.

Through photography, they explore dreams, resilience and identity – offering raw,

moving perspectives from young voices too often overlooked. Many have had their

dreams interrupted or diverted by instability – yet out of these experiences have grown

new ambitions, often rooted in social justice, creativity and a desire to contribute to

their communities.

Some images are intentionally blurred, obscured, or pixelated to protect identities as

well as reflecting the uncertainty and unclear paths many young people face. This

approach also challenges viewers not to make assumptions based on appearances

alone. An accompanying audio piece brings their stories to life, with some of the young

person sharing their reflections, ambitions and experiences in their own words.