Domestc Lives - A View from South Africa

As many of you may know, there was a very troubling and problematic time in the Country of South Africa called the Apartheid. The time officially spanned from the late 1940s until 1994, during which the government supported and upheld sever racial segregation.

This series of photographs were taken by a man named Van Coller who grew up in South Africa during the Apartheid. The series of photos are about the role of black women who worked (and still do) for white families.

I recommend that you take some time to reflect on these images and read the article that accompanies them.

What do you think about the article and the photos? Do they do justice to his intent? Do they seem socially responsible? Irresponsible? Trivial? Powerful? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Link HERE