Thomas Oscar Miles
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In my autism, I can get overwhelmed by an influx of senses all at once: sudden loud noises, bright lights, rough textures can affect me and make me feel very uncomfortable.
I wanted to create this photo to remind myself that it’s ok if the light is blinding or the sounds are deafening. I can find ways to get through these experiences—talking about it definitely helps.
a catalyst for comfort
Some days I get so overwhelmed by sensory overload that I need to curl up, away from it all. On those days, I comfort myself by disappearing from the world under many pieces of folded fabric.
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How do we emerge from our day-to-day shadows? Are we promised a light on the horizon, ready for us to pursue? I choose to follow this light; to believe in its capabilities.
Created in celebration of Diwali, in my garage with old branches and a phone torch.
Thomas Oscar Miles is a fine art photographer, based in the West Midlands, UK. He began to photograph in 2013, and achieved an A* GCSE in photography at school the same year. He later went to Stafford College to earn a Distinction in a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Photography. He then pursued the HNC Level 4 Diploma for the freelance and professional photography course, earning a Merit.
He started working professionally in 2018, and has since been in multiple magazine publications both online and print. He’s won a cash prize and exhibit opportunity in Wentworth Woodhouse, and has worked with a team to create commissioned portraits.
