Smoke Filled Mirror by Keiran Perry

In Smoke Filled Mirror, award-winning photographer Keiran Perry chronicles his transformative two-year journey with a travelling circus.

Perry first encountered the performers in Morecambe, Lancashire, where they had previously been stranded during the pandemic. Drawn in by their vibrant, multicultural community, he immersed himself in their world, capturing their lives as they travelled across northern England and Scotland.

These intimate photographs blend stark textures with moments of magical wonder, exploring themes of belonging, alternative living, and human connection against a backdrop of rising social-isolation and loneliness. Smoke Filled Mirror offers a rare glimpse into this nomadic family’s resilience, from trapeze artists doubling as cooks and welders to the relentless work that kept the show alive.

This captivating work invites you to rediscover the power of community in unexpected places.