Water trek
For many rural communities, collecting water is a daily necessity and a journey that must be repeated again and again. Alunga captures a group of women making their way home with water vessels balanced on their heads, conveying both the physical effort and the enduring rhythm of this essential task.
Media: Pen and ink on paper 30 x 21 cm
Water Carriers
Returning from the well, these women carry their water vessels home balanced carefully on their heads. Alunga captures the physical skill and strength involved in this everyday task, while the interaction between the women brings a sense of companionship to the journey.
Media: Pen and ink on paper 43 x 32 cm
MARKET FOLK
A lively Kenyan marketplace filled with people, movement and colour. Alunga brings together shoppers, traders and passers-by, paying particular attention to the striking patterns and fabrics of their clothing. The crowded composition captures the energy and social character of the marketplace.
Media: Pen and ink on paper 30 x 21 cm
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