On January 27th, I will finally have the opportunity to display my work of Ethiopia for everyone to see. This whole experience has been truly amazing. From trying to find ways to pay for my flight, to the amazing people I met while over there. Then, we came back and showcased my images to great acclaim. Our Calendar sales will help provide drinking water for thousands. Now the culmination of my vision and reason for going is about to happen. In a gallery in Cupertino, I will be displaying about 40 images on regular print, canvas gallery, and gallery wrap along with brief descriptions of my encounters with the royal people of Ethiopia.
Half of all profits will go towards Ethiopia. I was hoping to put all profits towards the cause, but I soon realized how much money this is going to take to pull of what needs to be done. The location will be posted later, but please put the 27th on your Calendar.
I feel called back for another trip, but this one will be different. I might be alone for several weeks and in hostile areas. I'm not really sure where I'll be going, but just that I need to go back, and that there is important work for me to document in Ethiopia. It frustrates me to learn of human rights violations, only to learn that what I just heard about has been happening for decades. It may be naive to believe that an image can start a movement and stop evil. However, it is not naive to believe we all have a purpose. To sit back and not use your gifts and talents to the betterment of others in irresponsible.
