Peru, Fairtrade silver portraits 83 images Created 3 Jul 2014
Peru: Fairtrade Silver Portraits
This iconic gallery by Sean Hawkey features a remarkable collection of tintype portraits, created using an antique camera and published in the *New York Times*. The images capture the faces of silver miners in Peru, offering an intimate and timeless portrayal of the individuals behind this vital industry. Through the traditional tintype process, the portraits convey both the strength and the resilience of these workers. The gallery highlights the role of Fairtrade in improving the lives of miners, celebrating their work while also shedding light on the challenges they face.
This iconic gallery by Sean Hawkey features a remarkable collection of tintype portraits, created using an antique camera and published in the *New York Times*. The images capture the faces of silver miners in Peru, offering an intimate and timeless portrayal of the individuals behind this vital industry. Through the traditional tintype process, the portraits convey both the strength and the resilience of these workers. The gallery highlights the role of Fairtrade in improving the lives of miners, celebrating their work while also shedding light on the challenges they face.
