Ahmed Khirelsid
b. 2001 Sudan
Based in Abidjan (Cǒte d’Ivoire)
‘In 2019, a major youth revolution was sparked in Sudan, demanding civil rule after thirty years of military dictatorship. Witnessing these transformations in my environment, society and city, I felt a deep need to document them. Photography became my way of capturing history as it unfolded around me, as well as a tool for self-discovery and healing.
I hope my work encourages people to reflect on the resilience of individuals amidst upheaval and the profound effects of war on personal and collective identities. By sharing these visual narratives, I want to create a space for empathy and awareness.’
Images:
1-Ahmed Khirelsid, Untitled [Self Portrait], 2023, from the series Under Control © Ahmed Khirelsid
2-Ahmed Khirelsid, Untitled [Checking Point], 2023, from the series Under Control © Ahmed Khirelsid
3-Ahmed Khirelsid, Untitled [The Neighborhood], 2023, from the series Under Control © Ahmed Khirelsid
4-Ahmed Khirelsid, Untitled [Fleeing Khartoum to Ad-Damar], 2023, from the series Under Control © Ahmed Khirelsid
5-Ahmed Khirelsid, Untitled [My Brother, Abdo], 2023, from the series Under Control © Ahmed Khirelsid
6-Ahmed Khirelsid, Untitled [My Sister, Woud], 2023, from the series Under Control © Ahmed Khirelsid
7-Ahmed Khirelsid, Untitled [Self Portrait], 2023, from the series Under Control © Ahmed Khirelsid
8-Ahmed Khirelsid, Untitled [Dates], 2023, from the series Under Control © Ahmed Khirelsid
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Bringing together 66 artists from across the world, Photo Elysée celebrates emerging talent with the touring exhibition Gen Z: Shaping a New Gaze. As media partner, 1000 Words is featuring the work and accompanying texts of all participating artists in our weekly column dedicated to new voices in contemporary photography.
