BS3
Jessica O'Brien's project BS3 captures the spirit of a close-knit community rooted in a Bedminster pub, located on the symbolic bridge between East Street and North Street. Set against the backdrop of a town undergoing rapid gentrification and rising unaffordable housing developments. O'Brien’s portraits highlight a resilient local identity that persists amidst social and economic change. Her personal connection to the pub's regulars is palpable in the intimacy of her images, allowing viewers to witness the warmth, humour, and solidarity that define this space as more than just a drinking spot—it is a sanctuary of belonging in a shifting urban landscape. Her use of natural lighting, close framing, and direct eye contact creates an unfiltered honesty in the portraits, reinforcing the sense of trust and mutual respect between photographer and subject.