North Vancouver photography exhibit explores the intersections of memory, identity, loss and grief
On June 18, lived experience partner, Geoffrey Bird, opened an exhibit of his photography at MLA Susie Chant’s Community Office in North Vancouver. On exhibit until the end of summer, the images from his self-published photobook, Stolen – Flowers for My Wife, compares the delicate petals of a hydrangea to the brain of a person living with dementia.
Based in North Vancouver, Geoffrey Bird is a photographer, writer and educator. He recently received his Master of Arts degree in Photography from Falmouth University in the U.K.
His photography—in collaboration with his wife—has grown into a purposeful practice aimed at bringing awareness to Alzheimer’s disease, reducing the stigma surrounding it and raising funds to support education and research initiatives.
Geoffrey’s wife, Erin, was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 55.
Using photography as a tool for advocacy and storytelling, Geoffrey’s work explores the intersections of memory, identity, loss and grief. The work has been part of a healing process for him and his wife and he hopes the images serve as a source of healing for others as well.
In addition to fundraising, Geoffrey collaborates with the Society as a lived experience partner. He has participated in advocacy work as a guest speaker at our 2025 Legislature Luncheon and in one-on-one briefing meetings with MLAs. On June 24, Geoffrey will join other caregivers for a live webinar to share how photography has helped him find, solace, hope and strength on the dementia journey.