Documentary film-maker and photographer, Jeremy Jeffs from Lincolnshire, is exhibiting a photography collection at the iconic Oxo Tower Wharf on London’s South Bank (September 24– 28).
Lincolnshire World & The ME Association
Extracts
‘Lives We Cannot Live’, a new photographic exhibition by Jeremy Jeffs and presented by The ME Association, reflects the stark realities of daily life for people living with ME/CFS through a collection of more than 50 striking images.
The exhibition showcases the moving images of more than 20 people from across the UK; some with ME so severely that they are confined to bed, some are able to work part time, and many others who struggle to simply keep up with a basic existence.
Jeremy shot the images on a panoramic camera to show the rooms that people are often confined to. For most people, the home is a refuge, a place of comfort and safety, but for people with ME/CFS, it can be a place of confinement, people have described it as being in a cell, a care home, or even a prison.
Jeremy’s previous work has been shown at the V&A, the National Film Theatre, and at many festivals around the world.
The ME Association is incredibly proud to present ‘Lives We Cannot Live’ which brings ME/CFS into the spotlight. The Oxo Gallery is a stunning space to visually convey peoples’ emotive stories, using powerful images to present a unique perspective that will leave a lasting impression on viewers.
Martine Ainsworth-Wells, trustee and campaigns director at The ME Association
We hope it drives greater awareness and understanding of ME/CFS in society for the thousands of people who must navigate the challenges of this disease every day and often feel invisible and forgotten by society.
Event Information
Free to attend
Date: 24 September 2025 – 28 September 2025,
Wednesday to Sunday
Time: 11am-6pm
Venue: Oxo Gallery, Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House St, London SE1 9PH
Directions
Transport links
By Tube: Waterloo, Southwark, Blackfriars
By Bus: 1,4,26,59,68,76,168,171,172,176,188, 243, 341, 501, 521, X68 to Waterloo Bridge
45, 63, 100 to Blackfriars Bridge 381 to Stamford Street
By Train: Waterloo, Waterloo East, Blackfriars and Charing Cross
By Car: Car parks at Doon Street and Cornwall Road
Accessibility Info
The gallery is wheelchair accessible, more information can be found here.
If you need more help or information please contact Galleries: galleries@coinstreet.org who will be able to help.