ABOUT

Anaïs Jourdan is a photographer based in Dorset. Her work explores the profound effects of religion as she documents the process of leaving the Mormon church. Anaïs uses symbolism, metaphors and self-portraiture to visualize the complex emotions of guilt, fear and shame she has been left with since leaving the church she was part of for sixteen years. Her photo-making process allows space to express the psychological and emotional aspects of leaving this religion. Her work acknowledges the past and sheds light on the internal struggles individuals may face who share similar experiences. Through her practice, Anaïs is relearning what it means to be a woman beyond the “divine” duties of marriage and motherhood.