A Little bit of AIR in my life
By Esnala Banda
2020 has been a lot. I’m sure we can all attest to that. Life has been turned upside down and we’re all trying our best to hold on to the little things that bring us joy.
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For me, those little things look like photography and writing. That’s why I was super excited to get the call from Chena Art gallery that I’d been chosen to take part in this year’s Artists In Residence (AIR) program as their photographer (amongst other things).
Photography has been, for the last few years, an alternative art form that I use to express myself and tell the stories of others. It sounds cliché to say a picture tells a thousand words but let’s face it, it does. Pictures tell the stories and hold the memories that we so often can’t seem to put into words.
So for the next four months from my perch in this house at Nkwashi, I will be telling you a bunch of stories in more than words, with the hope that where words fail me you’ll be able to get the story from the pictures I take.
Nkwashi can only be described as refreshing. From the windy road up and down the hills, to the dam filled with sights of eagles, ducks and all manner of birds, to the lush trees that make the perfect canopy for avid hikers. It makes the perfect get away for nature lovers.
Peaceful, is another word for it. Out of the way of traffic noises and the CBD’s general loudness, the stillness and fresh air make for a great addition to the scenery. I can’t wait to see what the next four months of life out here will bring.
Take a deep breath of AIR, and dive into this journey with me, and let’s see what happens on the other side!
