The book documents Gillian Wearing's public artwork where participants publicly displayed their thoughts by holding signs they had written themselves, such as "Queer and Happy" and "I'm Desperate." Wearing photographed these participants with their statements, offering a unique perspective on personal expression and public visibility. The collection challenges traditional photo-documentary and snapshot photography by involving the participants in their own portrayal. In her opening statement, Wearing discusses this collaboration and the resulting interplay between reality and representation, exploring themes of identity and self-expression within public spaces like Regents Park.
