At our 10th meeting, we immersed ourselves in an exercise in subjectivity and affection, transforming photographs into captioned memories.
The Portfolio of a Journey
Over the last few weeks, the participants have explored the world through their lenses, capturing moments at home, testing the camera in everyday life, recording the movement of the streets and, above all, encounters within the League itself.
For this session, we prepared an individual portfolio for each of them. The challenge was simple and profound: choose your favorite photograph and give it a voice.
Images: Legendas de Vida
The process of creating the subtitles was a job of listening and transcribing. As many participants preferred not to write, our team helped to put down on paper what their hearts dictated, confirming every word to ensure that the essence was there.
The central themes that emerged were:
- Meetings: What it means to be together.
- Meeting points: The physical and emotional spaces they inhabit.
- Meaning: The real impact of these moments on each person’s routine.
“The League meetings for me mean… dreaming of tomorrow.” – Domicília, project participant.
What Remains
The last 20 minutes of the session were spent sharing collectively, where everyone was able to see each other’s photos and captions. Seeing the pride in the eyes of those who had captured their own reality and the emotion of those who saw themselves recognized in their colleague’s story is what gives meaning to 4Change’s work.
We are now on our way to our final exhibition, where these dreamed-up “tomorrows” will be shared with the world.