National Photographic Portrait Prize 2024 Entry

Alone and disconnected

For most of my life I have felt alone and disconnected, like I never fit in, like I am on the outside of everyone's circle.

Human beings are, so we are told, a species that are meant to live in groups/tribes/communities and naturally want a connection with other humans.

I feel like I am a glitch in the species and I have never quite fitted in.

I can’t help but wonder though, am I a glitch in the species? Or is this the evolution of our species? With more than 2.4 million Australians now living alone.