Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation – Corridor Gallery, Brooklyn, NY – interview with Jason Florio about his exhibition of award-winning portraits of Gambian village chiefs and elders – ‘Silafando’ – taken whilst on ‘A Short Walk in the Gambian Bush – a 930km African odyssey‘, West Africa, with Helen Jones-Florio. ‘Silafando’ The Gambia ©Continue reading “Documentary photographer, Jason Florio, talks about ‘Silafando’ – portraits of Gambian village chiefs”
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Black and White Monday: Cracked windscreen, Kinshasa, DR Congo
I have ridden in many, many, taxis in parts of Africa where cracked windscreens seem to be de rigueur. However, this one defied the realms of possibility. The screen – barely held together (it wasn’t even taped up!) – has to be the finest I have seen… yet, that is. Helen Jones-Florio Related: Black & White Photography
Blessed by a Marabout – spiritual healers, Koranic scholars – in West Africa
‘A Short Walk in the Gambian Bush – 930km African odyssey‘ 2009 When we stayed with Alkalo, Fatou Dansu (one of only 5 female chiefs, at the time, in The Gambia), in the town of Basse, we met a strange, yet intriguing, old man called Mr Bah. Outwardly, he reminded me the obsequious UriahContinue reading “Blessed by a Marabout – spiritual healers, Koranic scholars – in West Africa”
Friday Photos: Laughter & Joy – The Gambia, West Africa
“The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” – Mark Twain Top: Image © Helen Jones-Florio – Swimming in the River Gambia, Karantaba, The Gambia, West Africa. Taken whilst on the ‘River Gambia Expedition – 1044km source-sea African odyssey‘ Bottom: Image © Helen Jones-Florio – Kembujeh village, The Gambia,Continue reading “Friday Photos: Laughter & Joy – The Gambia, West Africa”
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