Exhibition opening on Tuesday May 27th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Warm welcome!

The exhibition by photographic artist Jenni Höök in the Book Gallery considers ADHD and the meaning of the diagnosis. The exhibition highlights the people behind ADHD. The focus is on the individual's experience of how the diagnosis has affected their self-image and well-being.

Jenni Höök describes the process of creating her exhibition: "I myself was diagnosed about four years ago, and it had a big impact on how I view myself. With the exhibition, I want to raise awareness about the neurospectrum.

In my work as a photographer, I work a lot with self-relationship: its visibility and construction in and through photographs. Lately, I have begun to consider whose story is being told in the photo. In this project, I wanted to give the subject as big a role as possible. The photos were taken with a long shutter speed and each participant was allowed to paint their own canvas, as it were, using themselves as a brush. While the photo was being taken, I went into another room.

In photography, I am inspired by the power of photography. Through images, I explore the connection between mind and body and the multidimensionality of experiencing self-image. My images are very simplified, and at their core are feelings and atmosphere. Through the camera, I want to see and show something that would not otherwise be visible. At the core of my work is the holistic encounter of a person – I view the camera as a tool that provides an opportunity for deep introspection and self-acceptance. Through photography, I want to give the experience of being seen and accepted, and to strengthen people's self-image. Every photography session for me is a meaningful encounter, where trust and interaction create the foundation for an empowering experience. Through my images, I want to offer the viewer and the subject the opportunity to see and experience themselves more deeply."

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