Home Is Another Country: Stories from the Ukrainian Community in Winchester

by Lottie Stevenson

What does it take to leave your home because of war? Two years on from the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, British photographer Lottie Stevenson has collected stories from members of the Ukrainian community in Winchester who have arrived since February 2022. 

Home Is Another Country is a reflection of the humanitarian front line. In deliberate contrast to images of violence and destruction, this exhibition focuses on the personal impact of war, exploring the effect on individuals and families, and revealing the generational trauma of conflict.

While the work exposes the challenges of migration in wartime, it also highlights the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit, sharing moving accounts of hope, humour and inspiration. Through a combination of portraits and still lives, Home Is Another Country captures experiences from children, teenagers, adults and grandparents, bearing witness to the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian community. 

Lottie Stevenson is a photojournalist and filmmaker living in Winchester. Lottie was a host in the Winchester district who shared her home with a Ukrainian family and has created this project as a volunteer with the support of Winchester City Council.

OPENING TIMES

1 June: 10am-3pm
2 June: 10am-3pm
3 June: 10am-3pm
4 June: 10am-3pm
5 June: 12:30-4pm
6 June: 10am-3pm

25 May: 10am-1pm
26 May: 10am-3pm
27 May: 10am-3pm
28 May: 12:30-4pm
29 May: 12:30-4pm
30 May: 10am-3pm
31 May: 10am-3pm