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The Light Between the Shadows

Light and shadow shining against a blue-grey wall

The Light Between the Shadows

The Light Between the Shadows

By Diana O’Shannon

‘The Light Between Shadows’ is a series of photos taken during a stay in a psychiatric unit. Alongside being sectioned for psychosis, the photos also document the stress of physical health tests undergone at the time. The photos use interplays of light to communicate themes of hope and perseverance during challenging times.

Photo of shadows on a grey wall with sun streaming through. White text at the bottom reads: "The Light between the shadows. Dianna O'Shannon"
Two photos side by side. On the left, sun and shadows reflecting on a wall of a psych ward room; on the right, sun peeking through a window
Two photos side by side. On the left, sun and shadows on a doorframe. On the right, Dianna's hand with a small round plaster on the wrist
On the right, a photo of Dianna's arm. Text on the left reads: "Keloid trails from blood tests and incessant antibiotics. Hope lives between the scars"
Two photos side by side. On the left, Dianna holding her mother's hand. On the right, sun and shadows reflect on a wall
On the left, a photo of sun and shadows reflecting on a wall next to a doorframe. On the right, words read: "When there is no sunlight, ask for solace. Wait for the rivers of your mind to stop overflowing across the banks of your body"
Photo of a white painted wall divided by sunlight that makes the left side appear brighter than the right, which is more grey
On the right, a photo of sun beams reflecting on a wall and door. On the left words read: "Sunday 24th November"
On the left, a photo of sun streaming through a window in a psych ward room. On the right, words read: "Suffering fades with each peace found"
On the right, a sun stroked plaque with writing in Persian. On the left, words that read "Discharge - Exiting the ward, the light dances over shadows

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