'Pères ' by Marta Moreiras

Pères is born as a reflection on fatherhood, to promote gender equality and social development in Africa.
We live in a world permeated by stereotypes, of which we are often victims. Pères questions these clichés that we carry as a burden, in a literal way and also symbolically, to create a pathway towards an open dialogue on a crucial and significant matter.
Pères aims to inspire social change and strives to support women in their battle for gender equality. It is a symbolic act that implies an invitation to reflect on gender roles. These portraits make the role of the father visible as well as promoting a more balanced family model, where fathers are engaged in the education and care of their children at the same level as mothers.
It was shot in medium format, in Dakar (February 2018) and was exhibited at Dak’Art, the African Contemporary Art Biennale.