Wednesday, May 31, 2006 

Her peaceful space


Her peaceful space, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Drama is an effective empowering and educational tool. Rhodes Univeristy Drama students lead this succesful project.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

Friday, May 05, 2006 

Handstand


Handstand, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

A xhosa boy practices handstands on the Grahamstown plateau whilst a herd of cattle graze on the horizon.

 

What are you doing?


What are you doing?, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

A xhosa boy peeks behind his friend, cautiously and questioningly looking into the lens.

Thursday, April 06, 2006 

Empowering Expression


Empowering Expression, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Drama is an effective empowering and educational tool. Rhodes Univeristy Drama students lead this succesful project.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

Saturday, March 18, 2006 

First results of community project

See my community project blog 'Your Snaps' to view the first photographs I have received back. More info about the project here.

Friday, March 10, 2006 

Playful Kids1


Playful Kids1, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

 

Playful Kids3


Playful Kids3, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

 

Playful Kids2


Playful Kids2, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

 

Playful Kids4


Playful Kids4, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

 

Playful Kids5


Playful Kids5, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

 

Playful Kids6


Playful Kids6, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Thursday, January 05, 2006 

African Fashion Accesories


African Fashion Accesories, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

The title of this image is motivated by the atmosphere this picture portrays. It could be interpreted as being shot in a sweat shop in Indonesia, but actually it shows an African child standing in the middle of an indoor playground. Also notice the U.S.Army badge sown on the kids shirt.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 

Sweet Mischief


Sweet Mischief, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

This little girl caught my attention, during the kids' lunch break. An unforgettable smile!
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

Saturday, December 31, 2005 

Spiritual Tunes 1


Spiritual Tunes 1, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

This Xhosa man walked up to me as I was taking the picture of the little girl in the red dress. Tapped me on the shoulder, unwrapped his radio, smiled and said "Now you can take MY photo" and took off. Still have not been able to track him down...
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Spiritual Tunes 2


Spiritual Tunes 2, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

This Xhosa man walked up to me as I was taking the picture of the little girl in the red dress. Tapped me on the shoulder, unwrapped his radio, smiled and said "Now you can take MY photo" and took off. Still have not been able to track him down...
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

Friday, December 30, 2005 

Girl Power


Girl Power, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Children roam the streets of Grahamstown. Often they are orphans or their parents work all day and cannot afford for their children to go to school.
The red colour is the original colour of their clothing.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Third Red Tribute


Third Red Tribute, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Children roam the streets of Grahamstown. Often they are orphans or their parents work all day and cannot afford for their children to go to school.
The red colour is the original colour of their clothing.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Eye Catching


Eye Catching, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

During a drama rehearsal-led by Rhodes University Drama students- a Xhosa girl from one of the locatin-based schools peeks cautously into my lens.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Dark Corners


Dark Corners, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

A Xhosa man from Bathurst visits his brother in Grahamstown, relaxing in their home whilst its raining outside.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Family Portrait


Family Portrait, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Three generations of family share this home on the Grahamstown plateau.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Solitude 1


Solitude 1, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

A Xhosa women proudly shows me her house. This is her bedroom, with the typical one window filtering an intense light into the room.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Solitude 2


Solitude 2, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

A Xhosa women proudly shows me her house. This is her bedroom, with the typical one window filtering an intense light into the room.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Morning Market


Morning Market, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Streetvendors within the location sell fresh fruit and sweet.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

Thursday, December 29, 2005 

Gripping Gaze


Gripping Gaze, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Playing in the corner of one of the classrooms at the Multi-Purpose Community Centre, this little boy’s sad eyes grabbed my attention.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Here We Are


Here We Are, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

A distinctive rural house on the Grahamstown plateau. A family of 9 lives in the house shown in the background. Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Sturdy Walls


Sturdy Walls, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Whilst other children are at school these two boys are left at home whilst their mother goes to town to work. This house is very old, noticeable as the mud from the walls has eroded due to rain and wind. Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Secret Darkness


Secret Darkness, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Noveli Melwa (72) stands in her house, a one roomed mud-hut, anxious and weak. The only aid she gets is from her neighbours. (Mail&Guardian 15.10.2004) Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Bothered Portrait


Bothered Portrait, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Noveli Melwa (72) has no pension, lives in the Zolani township area of Grahamstown.
“I live off picking up tin cans and selling them to buy some paraffin to cook food. I was nearly raped once while collecting cans by a group of young men. It is not safe where I live. People break into the house, sometimes when I am sleeping and take whatever they want. I look after my three grandchildren. It is not easy and I rely on kind neighbours who help me out with food to feed myself and my family.” (Mail&Guardian 15.10.2004)
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Different Views


Different Views, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Noveli Melwa (72) holding one of her many pet dogs, showing me the surroundings of Zolani township area of Grahamstown.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Lighting Life


Lighting Life, originally uploaded by Gregor Rohrig.

Noveli Melwa (72) lives in this hut and waits patiently for her pention to arrive.
(Mail&Guardian 15.10.2004) Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Deep Thought


Deep Thought, originally uploaded by pblcjrn.

Asemahle Kulati is one of many children spending time at the Multi-Purpose Comunity Centre in Grahamstown. Her total aloofness to the camera inspired me to take this picture during her intense thoughtful moment. Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

 

Romantic Gesture


Romantic Gesture, originally uploaded by pblcjrn.

Taken in the Grahamstown location, a Xhosa man gestures the 'Pirates' soccer teams' sign in his living room which is decorated with westernized posters.
Copyright 2005 © Gregor Röhrig

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