"The Light Space," teaches survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking to self-express themselves and externalize what goes into their souls through photography. Yet, t...
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"The Light Space," teaches survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking to self-express themselves and externalize what goes into their souls through photography. Yet, they need help to help.
A large number of women in India lose themselves in a destiny that is not the promised reality. These people end up being trafficked for housework, prostitution and organ trafficking. It is necessary to fight this enormous scourge at the origin, but without forgetting the people who have already been through it.
Since 2014 there is hope for these victims. In the city of Calcutta, there is a school of photography, "The Light Space", aimed at survivors or vulnerable to this hideous reality. The goal, more than teaching photography, is to enable these survivors to self-express themselves and externalize what is in their soul. The program has a training so that they can start an activity and receive a salary, giving meaning to their life that another time had been withdrawn. For this to be possible, this school has the support of national and international photographers, who in a totally supportive way give training to these victims. It also counts with the solidarity of people, whether monetary, or in materials such as cameras, tripods, computers, tables, chairs, etc ... Know this project by visiting the website at http://www.thelightspace.org/. With this determination, the school has to raise every year a value of $12,000, to face annual expenses such as rent, electricity, water, consumables, travel, health ...
This project was presented to me by one of the co-founders, Brooke Shaden, and becoming sensitive to this project and the stories, I decided to help by proposing to organize a photography exhibition, which took place at the Portuguese Photography Center. To that end, I invited artists to give away their works, whose sales would revert, not only to the school, but also to APAV. At the time I organized this exhibition, I thought it made sense to also support APAV, given its great role in Portuguese society. In that spirit and with the consent of the artists, I decided to donate a percentage to APAV.
From this exhibition remain 12 photos and as I do not give up easily, I decided to create a draw of the photos and raise new funds for these two institutions that needsour help.
Depending on the value of the donation, you are more likely to win one of the 7 photos to be drawn. The draw, which is valid for Europe, will consist of two bags, one with the 7 photos and the other with the names of the supporters. The photographs will be properly packed and protected. These will be sent with registration and from the moment I deliver them to the carrier, I will not be responsible for any damages caused by this. Thank you for your attention.
About the author
My name is Paulo Carvalho and I was born, live and work in Aveiro. Although I graduated in engineering from the University of Aveiro in the area of geosciences, I always had a great connection to art. In the world of the arts it is in photography that my passion resides and I maintain until the present day. I went through several phases of photography such as landscape, wildlife, food photography, portraiture ... However, today, I consider myself a conceptual photography artist. Create images and in each one of the photos see the possibility of transmitting a message, a fable or a feeling, is something that enchants me and transports me to another world. Ideas pop out of my mind like popcorn in the pan, and creativity, commitment and motivation always accompany me in everything I do. In parallel, I also work at the Living Science Center of Aveiro as a science promoter. To get to know me better, I invite you to visit my webpage.
Photographs have a total commercial value of 3605 €
Photos of the draw
Hanna Wallsten (SE)
Title: Ambiguous / Size: 30x30 cm
Paper: Hahnemuehle German Etching / Price: 70€
Title: What lies beneath / Size: 30x30 cm
Paper: Hahnemuehle German Etching / Price: 70€
Margherita Introna (ZA)
Title: For Mauro / Size: 30x30 cm
Paper: Hahnemuehle German Etchin / Price: 75€
Title: In a fleeting moment / Size: 30x30 cm
Paper: Hahnemuehle German Etchin / Price: 75€
Paulo Carvalho (PT)
Title: Finding art nouveau / Size: 30x30 cm
Paper: Fujicolor Archive Supreme / Price: 75 €
Title: Merlin, the cat is missing / Size: 30x30 cm
Paper: Fujicolor Archive Supreme / Size: 75 €
Title: We walk together / Size: 30x30 cm
Paper: Fujicolor Archive Supreme / Price: 75 €
Other offers:
Amani Alshaali (EAU)
Title: Darkness beckons / Size: 30x30 cm
Paper: Hahnemeuhle German Etching / Price: 840€
Title: Hope dwells in the darkness / Size: 30x30 cm
Paper: Hahnemeuhle German Etching / Price: 840€
Bëata Rydén (SE)
Title: This is my place / Size: 50x50 cm
Paper: Hahnemeuhle German Etching / Price: 660€
Brooke Shaden (USA)
Title: A light for tarnished souls / Size: 26x26 cm
Paper: Elegante Velvet Fine Art / Price: 375€
Title: Rising / Size: 26x26 cm
Paper: Elegante Velvet Fine Art / Price: 375€
Deadline: You can support and help achieve the minimum value during the period from .
*This amount will depend on the result of the draw, since it will be a European draw. However, this is the maximum amount expected for shipping the photographs.
** This value may increase according to the amount spent on the shipment.
Invest with 5€or more
One entry in the 7 photos draw
It is enabled for the draw to acquire one of the 7 photos to be drawn.
- Name in the list in the thank you video.
1 backer
Invest with 15€or more
Four entries in the 7 photo draw
It is enabled for the draw to acquire one of the 7 photos to be drawn.
- Name in the list in the thank you video.
No backers yet. Be the first one!
Invest with 30€or more
Ten entries in the 7-photo draw
It is enabled for the draw to acquire one of the 7 photos to be drawn.
- Name in the list in the thank you video.
No backers yet. Be the first one!
Invest with 300€or more
A light for tarnished souls / Rising
Get one of these works from Brooke Shaden (Limited to 2)
- Name in list in thank you video.
- If there are no supporters, Brooke's work will also be added to the draw.
No backers yet. Be the first one!
Invest with 420€or more
Darkness beckons / Hope dwells in the darkness |
Get one of these works from Amani Alshaali (Limited to 2)
- Name in list in thank you video.
- If there are no supporters, the work of Amani will also be added to the draw.
No backers yet. Be the first one!
Invest with 500€or more
This is my place
Get this work from Bëata Rydën (limited to 1) - Name in list in thank you video. If there is no supporter, Bëata's work will also be added to the draw.
No backers yet. Be the first one!
Fri, 29/03/2024 - 09:20
16/07/2018
Campaign ended
The campaign failed to raise the total amount
Campaign launched
18/05/2018
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Sinto-me honrado por ser o primeiro a apoiar esta nova campanha de apoio a uma organização que já apoiei no passado, comprando uma obra na exposição anterior.
Paulo Carvalho
Sensível e altruísta, Paulo Carvalho nasceu e vive em Aveiro. Licenciado em engenharia, sempre teve uma paixão pela fotografia. Já efectuou exposições a solo e em conjunto. A fotografia é o que lhe alimenta a alma.
Sensível e altruísta, Paulo Carvalho nasceu e vive em Aveiro. Licenciado em engenharia, sempre teve uma paixão pela fotografia. Já efectuou exposições a solo e em conjunto. A fotografia é o que lhe alimenta a alma.
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