About This Project

I am a 24-year-old gay man originally from Bristol, but now live in the St Michael’s area of Liverpool.

I originally came up to Liverpool to study Drama at Hope University and immediately fell in love with the city. The people, the culture, and the community. I feel very welcome here and accepted to express who I am and explore my identity. I love this city so much that when I graduated, I moved back up here for work.

What I love about Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ community is that while it may not be the biggest in size, it is definitely one of the loudest and proudest. This city and its people have a long history of coming together to stand united against social injustice and inequality.

My life is rooted in the arts, and that means I understand the power of telling stories and using your voice to make change. This passion for expression connects directly to what I value about the city’s spirit.

In a world that often feels turbulent and uncertain, with war and fundamental freedoms being suppressed, the need for community feels more vital than ever.

Residents is a socially engaged project by photographer Ming De Nasty and the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community of Liverpool’s city centre.

LGBTQIA+ people from across the Liverpool City Region have long gathered in the city centre for safety, community, and self-expression. Residents aims to honour that culture by making their presence visible via public artworks. Residents is a place for queer people of different generations and identities to celebrate each other.

Residents is co-commissioned by Homotopia and Open Eye Gallery. It is part of Homotopia Festival 2025 and part of the Photo Here programme, a series of 6 residencies with a variety of groups around the Liverpool City Region.