Case Studies
A book exploring the rituals of belonging in contemporary British life, by Sophie Green.
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Sophie Green, a London-based British documentary photographer, is celebrated for her bold use of colour, graphic detail, and playful flashes of humour. Her lens seeks out communities and subcultures united by shared identity, heritage, and tradition, merging documentary realism with stylised composition.
Tangerine Dreams emerges from years of long-term documentation and collaborative relationships with the people and communities Green photographs, inviting viewers to experience a multidimensional view of modern Britain, one full of cultural expression and shared humanity, where connection and heritage are at the forefront.
Over the past decade, Green has gravitated towards communities and subcultures that exist beyond the mainstream - spaces where identity, ritual, and belonging take shape in unexpected, deeply meaningful ways. From banger racing and traveller horse fairs to Aladura Spiritualist churches and British cowboy shows, these stories reflect a Britain far from uniform.
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"In a country where the clichéd image of a grey, uniform England often prevails, the real England is far more beguiling. It’s kaleidoscopic, full of character and complexity. That’s the England I want to celebrate and preserve - what I’ve come to see as Tangerine Dreams.”
Sophie Green
Within these joyful, idiosyncratic spaces, Green uncovers a richer, more layered sense of belonging - one that challenges the familiar clichés of Britishness. Her work reveals British identity as an evolving patchwork of voices, traditions, and cultures. These communities resist erasure and endure. The tension between pride and perseverance, heritage and adaptation, runs through all of her work.
Designed by Colville-Walker and printed by Pureprint in a limited-edition run of 150, Tangerine Dreams features a UV layer gloss laminated GF Smith Colorplan Mandarin hardcover, with a plate sink area inviting you to personalise your copy with a choice of three coloured stickers. The inner pages are printed using 86 colour plates onto GF Smith Max, a paper chosen for its ability to showcase images in stunning detail, paired with vibrant GF Smith Colorplan Factory Yellow endpapers.
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