inspiring positive change
"Each of us is as intimately attached to the soil of this beautiful country as are the famous jacaranda trees of Pretoria and the mimosa trees of the bushveld – a rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world."
— Nelson Mandela, 1994
As South Africa approaches the 25-year anniversary of the abolishment of apartheid, it is important to reflect on the country’s imperfect journey to democracy. For many, the dream of the “rainbow nation” remains elusive.
The series has been recognized by the State of the World Px3 Paris Photography Prize
An image from this series work also will be featured in the Portrait of Humanity book and touring exhibition organized by the British Journal of Photography and Magnum Photos. The photo was showcased in Zagreb (Croatia), Lagos (Nigeria), Victoria (Australia) and New Orleans (USA) in 2019.