I had the opportunity to approach the Mursi tribe through local contacts, including a fixer, a driver, and an armed guard, due to the frequent confrontations they face with other tribes. When I immerse myself in their community, respecting their traditions and culture is of utmost importance to me. My duty is to preserve their stability and not alter anything. However, within the context of my photographic project, which also has a humanitarian dimension, I provide essential supplies for women and children, and sometimes even administer care myself.
What deeply compelled me to represent these women stems intrinsically from my own life experiences, marked by difficult challenges. Representing these women through my lens is to breathe life into a powerful form of femininity. It is to bear witness to their fascinating history, their beauty, and their resilience in the face of adversity – all of which profoundly inspired me. In each of them, I saw symbols of strength and determination, and I felt a powerful need to tell their stories through my images, shedding light on their reality and the challenges they face. These women embody universality and the perfect harmony between the body and nature. My artistic approach, in portraying them this way, becomes a means of raising awareness about the challenges women, regardless of their cultural context, may encounter.
My photographic work aims to illuminate their inner and outer beauty, as well as their resilience. It offers a glimpse into the complex realities they confront while creating a powerful resonance in my own life. By representing them, I find a way to transform my personal experience into a source of inspiration, not only for myself but also for others. Each of my photos is imbued with this deep connection and shared understanding.
