HKFP Lens: Photographer Kasper Forest captures marginalised communities in a changing city

Conflict Hong Kong is a decade-long project by photographer Kasper Forest capturing the city’s dramatic transformations with a focus on marginalised groups. “I decided to take control over my life. I decided to call myself an artist, a creative, if you will.” – Nicole Nery. Photo: ...

Conflict Hong Kong is a decade-long project by photographer Kasper Forest capturing the city’s dramatic transformations with a focus on marginalised groups.

“I decided to take control over my life. I decided to call myself an artist, a creative, if you will.” - Nicole Nery. Photo: Kasper Forest. — “I decided to take control over my life. I decided to call myself an artist, a creative, if you will.” – Nicole Nery. Photo: Kasper Forest.

“Over ten years, Kasper has engaged deeply with issues of identity, photographing people from grassroots backgrounds, the homeless, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ groups, and cultural minorities,” according to a press release.

“In being lost, I found back what matters most: an unconditional lust for life." - Kamil Arkantyne. Photo: Kasper Forest. — “In being lost, I found back what matters most: an unconditional lust for life.” – Kamil Arkantyne. Photo: Kasper Forest.

Through his work, Forest aims to make marginalised communities visible and celebrate our differences as a “precious form of existence.”

"I really love this place—their tolerance is so great, and they are very polite whenever we ask them anything." - Dewi Sartika. Photo: Kasper Forest. — “I really love this place—their tolerance is so great, and they are very polite whenever we ask them anything.” – Dewi Sartika. Photo: Kasper Forest.

His exhibition, “Human Conflicts – A Decade of Recording the Invisible,” will be displayed in Tokyo’s Victoria 1842 Cafe & Bookstore from February 13 to March 1.

“I almost lost my life, and my life is way more valuable than how I look in the mirror, what the scale says and what people think about me." - Kathleen Millamena. Photo: Kasper Forest. — “I almost lost my life, and my life is way more valuable than how I look in the mirror, what the scale says and what people think about me.” – Kathleen Millamena. Photo: Kasper Forest.

"Stop giving a fuck what people think, talk to each other, connect, and make art." – Nurse. Photo: Kasper Forest. — “Stop giving a fuck what people think, talk to each other, connect, and make art.” – Nurse. Photo: Kasper Forest.

"Through personal experiences, I’ve come to understand the complex interplay of hardship and unwavering pride woven into our struggles that many face within this enchanting city." - Hafsa Khan. Photo: Kasper Forest. — “Through personal experiences, I’ve come to understand the complex interplay of hardship and unwavering pride woven into our struggles that many face within this enchanting city.” – Hafsa Khan. Photo: Kasper Forest.

"Conflict brings me thoughts and inspirations, like a flame, igniting my life." - Pink Young. Photo: Kasper Forest. — “Conflict brings me thoughts and inspirations, like a flame, igniting my life.” – Pink Young. Photo: Kasper Forest.

"It’s not a question of whether Hong Kong accepts me or not; it’s whether I accept myself." - Riyah Mahbubani. Photo: Kasper Forest. — “It’s not a question of whether Hong Kong accepts me or not; it’s whether I accept myself.” – Riyah Mahbubani. Photo: Kasper Forest.

"Even though both of my parents are from two different countries, I was born and raised here in Hong Kong, which makes this land my home, and no matter where I go around the world, I’ll always remember that Hong Kong is my root." - Alexander. Photo: Kasper Forest. — “Even though both of my parents are from two different countries, I was born and raised here in Hong Kong, which makes this land my home, and no matter where I go around the world, I’ll always remember that Hong Kong is my root.” – Alexander. Photo: Kasper Forest.

"Hong Kong is my home. And it might be time to find a new home." - Wesley Jamison. Photo: Kasper Forest. — “Hong Kong is my home. And it might be time to find a new home.” – Wesley Jamison. Photo: Kasper Forest.

HKFP Lens: Photographer Kasper Forest captures marginalised communities in a changing city

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