"This photo captures the essence of freedom, a freedom that too many people in the world are forced to see only in passing. My mother, with her back turned, admires the endless horizon of the sea, a vastness that suggests opportunity, hope and freedom. In the context of the war in Gaza, this image becomes a call to reflect on how freedom is a right that not everyone can fully savor.

As my mother faces the horizon, her figure becomes a symbol of those who, because of conflict, live with the constant deprivation of freedom. In this photo, the sea represents an open border, a chance to explore and dream.

However, for many people, the Gaza war acts as an impenetrable barrier that limits their ability to look beyond, to experience the infinite freedom that should belong to everyone.

This image is an invitation to reflect on how often we take our freedom for granted, and to consider the role we can play in fostering a world in which every individual has the opportunity to look out over the infinite horizon of unimpeded freedom. Let this picture be a reminder of our collective responsibility to work toward a future in which freedom is truly universal.

Published for Perimetro EU, PRINTS FOR GAZA

2024