FORTHRIGHT – STRONGER THAN A WEAPON
Driven by a passion for rap music, I spent six years traveling across 13 countries on four continents, documenting the lives and voices of 43 rap artists. My journey took me especially to countries under authoritarian rule, where I sought to uncover the raw energy of musicians using rap as a tool for resistance and enlightenment.
Through photography and interviews, I captured their fight against inequality, political oppression, and human rights violations. Whether in Cambodia, Burma, South Sudan, Senegal, or Brazil, each artist’s story reveals the transformative power of words and music to inspire change.
This project culminated in my artist book FORTHRIGHT – Stronger than a Weapon, a 444-page collection featuring over 250 photographs and intimate interviews. The book not only introduces these remarkable artists but also highlights the global impact of the rap movement as a force for rebellion and hope.
My work stands as a testament to the power of music and storytelling in exposing societal shortcomings and advocating for a better future.
FINALIST AT THE LUCIE PHOTO BOOK PRICE 2017 IN THE SINGLE AUTHOR CATEGORY.
NOMINATED FOR BOOK PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR | LIMITED EDITIONS AT THE LUCIE AWARDS in NEW YORK
Exhibition views of the Exhibition at Galerie Droste Wuppertal.
FORTHRIGHT Book during the Athens Photo Festival 2017 at the Benaki Museum.
Sister Fa from my book FORTHRIGHT on the #SVLA1 Screen in downtown Los Angeles, as a part of the StandardVision SV Showcase X Month of Photography Los Angeles.