In 'Journey Through Ukraine,' Kieran Kesner documents the protests occurring, and the people surviving, in the midst of an agonizing civil war.
However, more than just riots, guns and fatalities, Kesner also captures priests continuing to pray, farmers continuing to farm and cyclists continuing to ride, even throughout the chaos and destruction.
Kesner's series is open to all stories, all perspectives and all voices, weaving a narrative that differs from the coverage that we're seeing on the news. Though violence does exist, beauty has not been eradicated, and nor has hope, with the country's citizens hanging on despite evidence of corruption. Ultimately, the series encapsulates a series of contradictions, hoping to view the larger picture of what's currently happening in Ukraine.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Documentary Photography
- Documenting real adversities can showcase a different and unique viewpoint and drive innovation for photojournalism.
- Human Resilience
- Highlighting the strength and resilience of people under difficult circumstances can spark creative thinking for industries to create innovative products that could help during times of crisis.
- Alternative Narratives
- Presenting alternative perspectives on news topics can open up gaps for disruptive innovation in the media industry.
Where This Applies
- Photojournalism
- The trend toward documentary photography can be leveraged by photojournalism organizations to create unique and captivating stories and market them to audiences.
- Emergency Management
- An appreciation for human resilience can inspire innovation in emergency management services and tools to assist those trying to endure during disasters and conflicts.
- Media
- New storytelling techniques such as alternative narratives could disrupt the traditional media industry, energizing creative and fresh news reporting that appeals to modern audiences.
