GUZO
I created Guzo for curious and like-minded people, for Ethiopians like myself who are raised abroad, and for my own children – who I hope will one day have the opportunity to experience living the pure, harmonious and profound existence of Ethiopians.
Book by Gelila Bekele
Discover the
Beauty of
Ethiopian Tribes
WE GROW FROM WHERE OUR ROOTS ARE SET
Because of this truth, even though I moved by the time I was four year old, first to Ethiopia’s cosmopolitan capital (Addis Abeba), and then between Europe and the United States, I am still very much the little girl from a small village. My center, my source and my heart, has always remained in the Ethiopian countryside.
I began to envision Guzo in 2007 during one of my frequent trips to the rural areas of Ethiopia. The project took shape while filming a documentary about Ethiopia’s water crisis with an all-female film crew.
I began to envision Guzo in 2007 during one of my frequent trips to the rural areas of Ethiopia. The project took shape while filming a documentary about Ethiopia’s water crisis with an all-female film crew.
On the pages of Guzo you will view a day in the intimate lives of six tribes – the Hamar, Tigray, Afar, Raya, Harrar, and Lasta Lalibela peoples – from their customs, culture, traditions and religious practices – to their dwellings, agricultural work and the startling landscape upon which they roam.
Hopefully through these images you’ll also feel the deep and essential beauty of my ancient peoples. Despite the revelatory grace and allure of the images, for the most part, they are unposed moments caught by the camera’s lens.
Gelila
Melkam Guzo
(Have a good journey)
Discover the
Beauty of
Ethiopian Tribes
WE GROW FROM WHERE OUR ROOTS ARE SET
Because of this truth, even though I moved by the time I was four year old, first to Ethiopia’s cosmopolitan capital (Addis Abeba), and then between Europe and the United States, I am still very much the little girl from a small village. My center, my source and my heart, has always remained in the Ethiopian countryside.
I began to envision Guzo in 2007 during one of my frequent trips to the rural areas of Ethiopia. The project took shape while filming a documentary about Ethiopia’s water crisis with an all-female film crew.
I began to envision Guzo in 2007 during one of my frequent trips to the rural areas of Ethiopia. The project took shape while filming a documentary about Ethiopia’s water crisis with an all-female film crew.
On the pages of Guzo you will view a day in the intimate lives of six tribes – the Hamar, Tigray, Afar, Raya, Harrar, and Lasta Lalibela peoples – from their customs, culture, traditions and religious practices – to their dwellings, agricultural work and the startling landscape upon which they roam.
Hopefully through these images you’ll also feel the deep and essential beauty of my ancient peoples. Despite the revelatory grace and allure of the images, for the most part, they are unposed moments caught by the camera’s lens.
Gelila
Melkam Guzo
(Have a good journey)
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100% of the proceeds of Guzo will
Cover Photo Copyright 2012
Dana Romanoff Photography, LLC.
100% of the proceeds of Guzo will
fund girl’s education in rural Ethiopia.
Cover Photo Copyright 2012
Dana Romanoff Photography, LLC.
Unbounded Deluxe Limited Edition13.5″ x 16.25″
Includes Slip Case, With French Fold Jacket and Frameable Portfolio Images.
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