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卢旺达的憧憬

Joseph Furaha

Joseph Furaha是1994年种族灭绝暴行发生期间存活下来的年轻人，他的父母却遭不测，两个弟妹靠他照顾。他做卖旧衣服的生意。年纪轻轻的他承受了不少痛苦；他的照片多以死亡，纪念和新生活为题材。 　　

Joseph谈到参加“卢旺达的憧憬”项目的摄影经验时说：我的照片有一大部分是反映我发现1994年遇难的母亲遗骨时异常悲痛的一刻。有些参与者看见残骸哭起来。我见过一些惨不忍睹的事情，无论看到些什么，再也不会落泪。我的眼泪只会往肚子里流……”

Joseph Furaha
A photograph of Joseph’s nephew.
Joseph photographs his shoes alongside the shoes of children. He says that he tries to make children a big part of his life because they give him joy.
The teeth of Joseph’s mother are washed before burial. The remains of his late mother who was killed in the 1994 genocide were recovered just prior to the "Visions of Rwanda' project.
Joseph’s aunt, the sister of his mother, sits beside the remains of Joseph’s mother.
Joseph photographs the construction of new homes being built in his community. He also captures his shadow in the photograph.
A portrait of Joseph inside his clothing shop.
A woman tries to uncover the bones of Joseph’s mother from the dirt.
All of the remains of Joseph’s mother are laid out ready for burial.
Joseph’s mother’s remains have been washed and dried before burial.
The remains of Joseph’s mother are put into a coffin for burial.
Joseph photographs a wedding. The groom and the bride share a traditional drink together.
Two little girls make hats out of grass.
Some of the children living in Joseph’s community.
A young boy carries the eggs he will sell for the day.
New homes being built in Joseph’s community. Private developments are slowly encroaching on his community in the Kagugu district of Kigali.