Niall O’Brien’s series ‘Good Rats’ is an ongoing project that has seen him living with, and observing the lives of, a group of young punks from South-West London over the last three years.

During this time, Niall has seen the group begin to grow from children to young men and has experienced their associated ecstasies and ordeals with them. Following them on their adventures from Brighton to Berlin and documenting their exploits, O’Brien has created a series of photographs so strikingly beautiful that, at first glance, you may think they contradict their raw, uninhibited and primal content. Gradually earning the trust of the group, who are normally fiercely protective, has enabled him to gain access to some particularly personal and poignant moments.

You can see Niall’s ‘Good Rats’ photographs at his first solo show from the 1st February till the 11th March at ARTWORKSPACE. Definitely a must see. 

More Images after the jump.