A Show of Hands

A Show of Hands is an extensive photographic study of the hands of Britain by photographer Tim Booth. Here we see hands that have built bridges, farmed fields, conducted orchestras, dug graves, fished, acted, comforted and fed. From the graceful gesture of a ballerina, to the hammer blow of a boxer, these hands all have a story to tell. Some have become famous for their artistry, skill and dexterity, others, through strength, endeavour and toil, bear the scars of a hard and industrious life. Focusing just on the hands puts all the subjects on even ground, and forces the viewer to look beyond the expected and see, perhaps for the first time, a more approachable and everyday humanity in the sitter.