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Garbage-Filled Galleries

Jose Ferreira's Trash Land Series Depicts the Dump of Hulene

— July 25, 2011 — Fashion
The Trash Land will pummel you with a range of different and often conflicting emotions and thoughts, from disgust and pity to horror and sadness. The idea that this is the way of life for many people is utterly eye-opening. Of course, there are many images and stories of the trials and tribulations of those living in third-world conditions, but scavenging in garbage sites is an inhumane way to exist.

Shot by Portugal-based photographer Jose Ferreira, the Trash Land photo series is a far cry from his fashion photography. I cannot imagine what compelled him to visit southern Mozambique and specifically the dumps of Hulene, but I am glad that he decided to document what he saw, putting together this heart-wrenching Trash Land series. As Nuno Silva writes, Trash Land depicts a "sad truth that stubbornly disfigures civil society and the condition of man."
Trend Themes
1. Humanitarian Photography - There is a growing trend of photographers using their art to shed light on humanitarian issues which could be harnessed by companies with a social responsibility agenda.
2. Sustainable Waste Management - The Trash Land series highlights the dire need for sustainable waste management solutions, presenting an opportunity for companies in the recycling and waste management industry to develop disruptive innovations.
3. Third-world Living Conditions - The images in the Trash Land series raise awareness of third-world living conditions, creating a need for companies with a humanitarian focus to create solutions that address issues such as poverty and lack of access to basic necessities.
Industry Implications
1. Social Responsibility Consulting - Companies seeking to develop impactful social responsibility agendas could utilize the growing industry of social responsibility consulting to find innovative ways to address issues like those highlighted in the Trash Land series
2. Recycling and Waste Management - The Trash Land series highlights the dire need for sustainable waste management solutions and presents an opportunity for companies in the recycling and waste management industry to develop disruptive innovations aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
3. Humanitarian Aid and Development - The images in the Trash Land series draw attention to the dire living conditions faced by people in third-world countries, creating an opportunity for companies in the humanitarian aid and development sector to work towards solutions to improve living conditions and reduce poverty.
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