Connecting Communities through the Camera Lens

Although we have not posted in awhile, a lot has happened with the Pirambu Peace Project. Sadly on September 13th Anna had to say her goodbyes to Pirambu and return to the USA. She left with many emotions after the most amazing four months of her life. The first phase of the Pirambu Peace Project was very memorable and was such a success that we are working towards implementing a second phase!

In the mean time Anna has been hard at work to get the work of the PPP to other groups of people. On October 30th, Anna returned to her University, Dickinson College, where she was invited to exhibit the work of the 18 students of the PPP. "Made in Pirambu" was in the Dickinson community in the state of Pennsylvania for the full day. There were many people that came to see the photographs and were in absolute amazement by their high quality.


"These photographs need to be published in a book!" "Beautiful! Acho que cada um dos seus fotografos vai seguir plantando novos projetos. Que beleza! Viva Pirambu!"
"Thank you for sharing your lives with us here in Pennsylvania!"
"Truly heart warming to see so much of life as seen through the eyes of the young. And to see the talent they developed."
"Gente, Parabenst! Que talento! Continue sempre fazendo fotografia!"
"Wonderful work!! Thank you for sharing!"
"Incredible colors, compositions, and photographs in general!"

"Your students are brilliant and the photographs are stunning!! So impressive!!"

These were just a few of the comments left with me from viewers. Overall the work done by the Pirambu Peace Project has left a huge impression on the Dickinson community. I talked with several viewers (even a few from Brazil!) who are eager to help keep the project going.


The exhibit included all of the photographs that were featured in the "Made in Pirambu" exhibit in Fortaleza. There were several translated copies of the newspaper articles as well as the blog for viewers to learn more about the project itself. The personal biographies and collages of the students were in a prominent location in order for the viewers to get the opportunity to meet the artists.


Overall it was an inspiring moment to bring the Pirambu Peace Project back to Pennsylvania. It was really important to get the chance to thank all of the people who helped bring the project to life.

Next steps:
Anna has moved cities and is now living in the capital of the USA, Washington DC. She is excited to continue sharing the stories of Pirambu with this city and has already began thinking of creative ways for more exhibits in the USA. She will keep you updated!!