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Bronze 2025 People / Lifestyle

Desperation

  • Photographer
    João Coelho

They depend on what the garbage trucks spew into this dump every day. But there are days when even the garbage is ungrateful to them. They spent the day scavenging on this barren plain, but the evening brought the desperation of knowing that they couldn't find anything to eat or that they could trade for food. Today, they know their son won't be able to fall asleep until he's exhausted from crying

Human condition has always fascinated me and its study has been a main driver in my work. More than an aesthetic purpose, I intend my photography to arouse feelings, emotions, and convey messages, by telling stories that depict suffering or joy, despair or mutual help, strength or disappointment, or simply resilience in the face of adversity and uncertainty about the future. 

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