Thanks to our supporters new and old, Voices was a big success at photo la! An especially big thanks to
Stephen Cohen and
Artfairs, Inc. for giving us this invaluable opportunity and to
Pro One for the printing and
Finishing Concepts for the mounting.
Here are some of the responses:
"These images are amazing. I am currently attending Brooks Institute of Photography and it has always been my dream to visit Africa. These images bring an awesome realism to my eyes! Great work."
"Thanks so much for sharing your lives with us. The exhibit was an extremely eye opening experience. Thank you."
"I really enjoyed the work. It has a great message that everyone needs to hear. Let me know of future things."
"This is important work to see your community from a perspective that is from within rather than from an observer who is disconnected. These images and messages are invaluable."
"Good for all of you - God Bless!"
"Your pictures make my heart feel big!"
"this project is so fascinating. thank you for sharing your world with us. please continue to document and share your community."
"Keep creating...And keep singing your songs...Let your voices be heard far and wide."
"Thank you for sharing your world with us. You are beautiful and brave and your story must be heard."
"Keep telling your stories and sharing your pictures. We are listening."
"Very inspirational + beautiful!"
"This is important work. It shows a part of the world we seldom see. Voices brings a voice to the youth of Kenya. I admire all of you."
"I really enjoyed your photos. Thank you for the chance to have an insight into your life, which is so different from mine."
"To the inspiring youth of the world. Thank you for sharing what you see. I appreciate the gift."
"Beautiful. Thank you very much."
"I really enjoyed seeing the beautiful photos of life and realize how important it will be to document it for more people to see. Thank you."
"The combination of teaching + allowing their students to learn from their own picture taking is amazing. Maybe their students will be inspired to become photographers themselves."
"I have had the great opportunity to have studied the art of photography since I was 12 years old and love that you are all embracing the art form so well. Continue taking wonderful pictures such as these, they are truly amazing."
"Thank you for sharing your photos with me. I am really touched by everything I see here. I love everyone in this world so this makes me really happy to see more expression and love everywhere."
Alexis hard at work in front of the youths' photographs and words on one side of our 20 foot booth.
Alexis' photographs of the process on the other side of our booth.
Our beautiful banner, which thanks our gracious sponsors
Pro One and
Finishing Concepts.
Open auditions were held at Abila Creative Center to find fresh new comedic talent for the production.
Abila Youth Club member Agwata was chosen to co-star in PENGLE 5.
At Abila Creative Center children look on as PENGLE 5 director and star Geoffrey Omondi preps the cast for the first day of shooting.
Cameraman and Abila staff member Victor Ombonya films a scene providing social commentary on the traditional Luo practice of wife inheritance.
Upper Hill Youth Group member Nick, trained by Abila Creative Center in video, works the camera as cast member and Abila staff member Allan Juma and community members watch Geoffrey Omondi's performance in a storyline about married life.
The director oversees as the crew sets up for a shot in the storyline about language barriers and communication.
Cast members take a break between takes while filming at Abila Creative Center.
