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Sierra Beauty #1 - Limited Edition 1 of 7 Photograph Photograph
Greece
Photography, C-type on Paper
Size: 39.4 W x 59.1 H x 0.1 D in
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Freetown, November 2005. In this portrait, the Sierra Leonean beauty queen, triumphant in a beauty contest in Freetown, embodies not just grace and allure but also the resilience of dreams in the face of adversity. Draped in regal attire, she pauses in a moment of poise as bubbles cascade from the ceiling, a metaphorical celebration of her ascent. This image transcends aesthetics, portraying a narrative where winning the beauty contest becomes more than a personal triumph—it becomes a pathway to escape the clutches of poverty in one of the world's poorest countries. The bubbles, suspended in mid-air, symbolize not only fleeting beauty but also the transformative power that such victories can have on an individual's life and the broader societal context. Here, the portrait becomes a visual testimony to the strength, determination, and aspirations of individuals in Sierra Leone, illustrating how moments of beauty and celebration can serve as catalysts for change in the face of challenging circumstances.
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Photography:C-type on Paper
Artist Produced Limited Edition of:7
Size:39.4 W x 59.1 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube
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Ships From:United Arab Emirates.
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Award-winning photographer Yannis Kontos is no stranger to unusual situations. From the everyday life of an amputee in Sierra Leone to warzones around the world, to the streets of Pyongyang, North Korea, Kontos’s lens has captured unadorned but with respect a set of realities unknown to global audiences. His work has been featured in many well-respected publications like Life magazine or the cover of Time magazine. Social issues and the human factor are always center stage in the World Press Photo winner’s 30 year-long career in documentary work, but for his landscape art, it seems that he takes quite a different approach. Currently, Yannis Kontos is an Assistant Professor of Visual Studies and Creative Industries at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences of United Arab Emirates University. He holds a PhD degree in Documentary Photography from the University of Wales (UK) and a Master of Arts degree in Photographic Journalism from the University of Westminster (UK).
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