PUSHKAR FAIR
WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY
VISITING A THORN
NOVELLARA
THE FUTURE OF FARMING
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"Visiting a Thorn '' is an ongoing archival based project that captures a period in the lives of many who, during the 50s, 60s, and 70s, had to leave behind their accomplishments as they began new lives in the UK and other distant cities. This project holds deep personal significance for me, as I aim to present a narrative free from colonial distortions. The photographs have been carefully selected from a variety of sources, including family albums and personal archives from numerous cities.
Through this exploration of the archive, I wanted to investigate the suppressed and untold stories from this part of history. After discovering aged negatives and prints, I began repurposing, scanning, and collaborating to reconstruct fragments of history tied to colonial Africa.
The work is a collection of interviews and images from participants who have contributed to this growing archive. As this is an ongoing project, I’m actively looking for more participants interested in sharing their stories, family folklore, and subjective histories, as these elements are essential in understanding the everyday lives of past generations. My goal is to foster an inclusive dialogue that helps generations connect with the journeys of their ancestors.
Visiting a Thorn is more than just a nostalgic look at the past—it’s a way to show the power of photography and storytelling in uncovering histories, creating a shared consciousness that resonates across a community.