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After the impact of the Photographic Book Angels without Wings, which reveals the raw and intense reality of children in Angola and in different parts of the world, a new collection of Photographic paintings emerges that transforms this same reality into Art. This collection personifies Photography through painting, using brushstrokes in gray and black, which, alongside the strength of the image, intensify the emotional impact of the narrative.
The images, imbued with symbolism, reflect the struggle and resistance of these children. The gray, predominant in the brushstrokes and in the fragmentation of the figures, carries the memory of a reality of suffering and loss, while at the same time revealing the weight of exploitation and adversity. The absence of vibrant colors does not erase the light that is still reflected in the scenes; on the contrary, the focus of light in the images keeps hope alive, like a lighthouse that shines at the end of the tunnel, illuminating the path, however narrow it may be.
The fragmentation of images is a key element of this collection. Displaced gazes, mouths that overlap other features, reflect the deconstruction of the childhoods of these individuals, who, even shattered by cruelty, continue to resist. The gray brushstrokes not only defragment the images, but also represent the harsh conditions experienced by these children, in a world that forces them to grow up before their time.
Each visible shard reflects the crumbling of lives shattered by violence and exploitation, but also, at the same time, the ability of these children to stand up and resist, reinforcing their unbreakable strength. The collection is not just a visual portrait, but a direct call to action. She invites the viewer to go beyond the surface, to perceive not only the pain, but also the beauty and strength that coexist in the lives of these children, and to reflect on what can be done to change this reality.
With Angels Without Wings, the invitation remains clear: childhood suffering should not be a privilege for a few, but a right for all. This collection aims not only to raise awareness, but also to inspire action. The message is a call to society to commit not only to reflect, but to act, to be part of the change, ensuring that all children have the right to a dignified and full childhood.