Paanda by Atong Atem

Description :

Digital C-type print
Edition of 10
From the Studio Series which explores studio photography in Africa.  The series depicts friends of Atem's also living in Melbourne who are first and second generation migrants.  The images are a celebration of young black Africans living away from home, embracing their cultural identity through colour, clothing and recreating studio techniques and use of props such as flowers, colourful backdrops and specific poses.