Kunhinga Portraits: Brothers Bernado Sayovo and Horacio Chikambe, Kunhinga, Angola

2002
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C-Prints
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49 x 655 cm
Tier 2
City & Land
© Guy Tillim
Colour Photographs
The image portrays two young boys, conveying a potent narrative of childhood in what appears to be a low-income or underdeveloped area.

The boy on the left wears a red striped t-shirt with the text "F.C.B." implying a football (soccer) reference, possibly to FC Barcelona. His sideways glance and faint smile suggest a moment of play or interaction with someone off-camera.The boy on the right is bare-chested, wearing an oversized jacket with the hood up, and his direct gaze towards the camera is striking and evocative, hinting at a story untold. His expression is serious and somewhat piercing, creating a compelling focus for the image.The background, with its roughly textured wall and tally marks, adds an element of an educational or domestic setting, perhaps a classroom or a home. The marks on the wall could indicate the passage of time or scorekeeping. The lighting and saturation of the image bring out the rich textures of the boys' skin, clothes, and the environment, adding depth and realism to the scene.This photograph, with its raw and authentic quality, likely aims to document the everyday life and emotions of children in a specific cultural context. It is rich with detail and emotion, inviting viewers to reflect on the lives and circumstances of the subjects.

Guy Tillim

South Africa
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1962

Guy Tillim

South Africa
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1962
Guy Tillim