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João Coelho

João Coelho

The Fertile Soil of Resistance

This series honors the extraordinary women who transform barren landfills into fertile soil of resistance. Amidst waste and backbreaking labor, they raise pillars of dignity with bare hands. Balancing survival with infinite tenderness, these giants turn scarcity into a revolutionary act of love.

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About Artist

João Coelho

Human condition has always fascinated me and its study has been a main driver in my work. More than an aesthetic purpose, I intend my photography to arouse feelings, emotions, and convey messages, by telling stories that depict suffering or joy, despair or mutual help, strength or disappointment, or simply resilience in the face of adversity and uncertainty about the future

João Coelho

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, Photojournalism

Location

Angola

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