Gamini Ratnavira

Mother & Child Influence

The beauty of a mother's love is something
so precious and unknown to me.
I photographed this beauty in Peru
and the strong joy and pride of the mothers in Africa.
Seeing the women work with a song in their heart
and their children representing their wealth
allowed me to venture into a new world artistically.
I hope you can experience the respect and admiration
that I felt in creating these madonna-like images..

~Gamini~

Mother and Child....

Sometimes... love gives life
and with life's sweet breath
comes a joy so full
the heart can not contain it.
Sometimes... life gives love
and with love's gentle truth
comes a happiness so full
death can not extinguish it.

~Lisa Warner Albright~
1992

 



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Mama's Joy
 


My Shirt
 


Gem of Africa

 



Friend or Foe
 


Peruvian Doll
 


Letting Go
 


Cry of Pride