Photographed in the early days of my documentary journey . [2019 ]
Carefully perpetuating the conspicuous reaction to the stinging
sensation of salt in contact with the eye, the elements and
ambiance of this imagery here alludes to abuse and the silent
cries of most of its victims.
The darkness surrounding the agonized child crying out and the
contrasting reflection of the camera flash tells the story of an
otherwise blindsided scream on deaf ears, as the graphical
impression of the outcry adepicted in the image is inhibited and
restricted by the limits of a picture without the jurisdiction only
sound embodies. So one only appreciates through a visual
representation and perhaps induced empathy, what would best
be represented by an audiovisual medium. This short synopsis is
to prove that concerning matters of abuse, we don’t need to
acquire every detail to initiate interrogation towards metering
justice: this is pertinent to the prejudicial systems of justice by
both culture and law enforcement and is herein addressed in this
photograph. Turning a blind eye to physical abuse prejudice.
Written By my friend and Brother [Timothy Opoku Addison ]
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