A visual essay by Ampi Aristu
Ochre Hues of West Africa
Gambia & Senegal
A vision by Ampi Aristu
Being originally from the Canary Islands, which shares the Atlantic Ocean with the African continent, I had a special interest in delving into and learning about the culture of this neighbouring territory. We decided to discover Gambia and Senegal on a road trip, pausing at places that caught our attention along the way; fishing villages, rural areas and busy towns.
After many kilometres full of contrasts, where green and ochre hues combined, I began to observe the life that was on the roadsides. A culture that despite living with few resources, has values deeply rooted in nature, traditions and community life. An experience of reflection that made me revalue and rethink the lifestyle I lead. The importance of living simply.
After many kilometres full of contrasts, where green and ochre hues combined, I began to observe the life that was on the roadsides. A culture that despite living with few resources, has values deeply rooted in nature, traditions and community life. An experience of reflection that made me revalue and rethink the lifestyle I lead. The importance of living simply.
Photography & words by Ampi Aristu
Edited by Bis Turnor & Pablo David López
Traveller/s
Ampi Aristu
Photographer
Photographer from the Canary Islands, based in Barcelona. Her work focuses mainly on product photography, where she tries to reflect its naturalness in its context. She captures the daily life of her surroundings, giving importance to everything that seems simple or normal because we are used to seeing it every day, but we don't stop to contemplate its beauty or the infinite possibilities of representing it.
The analog camera always accompanies Ampi on her trips, a tool that helps her analyze and understand everything she photographs.
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