Delali Ayivi's 'Heimat' project emerged from her return to Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic. Confined at her family home, she used her lens to explore the evolving relationships and personal spaces of her two adolescent brothers. This powerful photographic series delves into the profound themes of identity, belonging, and the true meaning of home amidst global disruption, offering an introspective view into domestic life under lockdown.
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Heimat is a photographic project by Delali Ayivi, created when the artist returned to her family in Germany during the pandemic. Confined for an extended period, she turned her lens to her two adolescent brothers, exploring themes of home and belonging.
When the COVID-19 pandemic worsened in Europe, Togolese-German artist Delali Ayivi returned from London to her family home in Germany. During an extended period of confinement, she began to photograph her two adolescent brothers. This project, titled 'Heimat' (meaning home or homeland in German), delves into the intimate dynamics and personal spaces within a family setting under lockdown. The photographs capture the everyday lives and evolving relationships of the artist and her siblings, offering a personal and introspective view on the concept of 'Heimat' during a time of global disruption. The series reflects on identity, belonging, and the meaning of home when external circumstances force a retreat into the domestic sphere.
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