Works-man Portraits
These portraits are inspired by our hard working parents; mothers who always provide and give us unconditional love. These people have given their all to see us be the best that we can be. I wanted to dedicate a series of work to all the mothers and fathers who are supporting their kids by waking up in the morning and doing whatever it takes to put food on the table.
At some point I felt I should focus on our general workers who have become like furniture in the work place because people feel like cleaners, gardeners and maintenance are at the bottom of the career chain. Sadly, we tend to take them for granted, forgetting the contributions they make to our daily lives, and more importantly that they are still someone’s parent. They are loved and appreciated by someone. They are working hard to raise lawyers, doctors, maybe a photographer.
No one is better than another and there is no job better than another. Let’s respect one another and show love to each other. That’s the story behind these portraits.
Story and Photographs Lungile Shaun Mofokeng
