Namibia
Photographs and Stories by Anna Calia
Creative Youth Collective Scholarship
Exhibition Finissage
July 2, 2023
11 - 1 pm | The Village Hub | Woodside, CA
Please join us this Sunday, July 2nd, from 11 am - 1 pm at The Village Hub's Open House event! It's the last day to visit Anna's Namibia exhibition, and an opportunity to meet the artist herself. All work is available for purchase. 16 x 20 inch framed prints are $150 each, and include a 20% donation to The Village Hub.
Here's a sneak peak at two photographs in the show, along with commentary from the photographer. If you're unable to join us in person this Sunday, you can see the full exhibition and purchase prints through our website, as well!
Dune 45
The dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park get their red color from the iron oxide content in the sand. The tone is intensified by the rising sun and by the contrast of light and shadow. The wind blows from all directions, shifting the sand into a characteristic pattern known as a "star dune." This was not the easiest photograph to take – it required a pre-dawn hike through shifting sands to the windy top of the dune – but it was worth it to be able to capture the moment at which the natural light revealed this intense color.
Strolling for a Snack
The N/a’an Ku Se Reserve spans thousands of hectares outside of Windhoek, Namibia and provides protection to injured, orphaned, and conflict animals. The protections afforded this giraffe give him the freedom to pursue the simple, comforting pleasure of searching for a tasty treat, while bringing the viewer along with him. In addition to protecting wildlife, the foundation focuses on conserving the culture and land of Namibia.