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Past Exhibition: 2000 MOTHER JONES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD Marc Asnin • Christian Cravo • Adriana Groisman • Andrew Moore • Shehzad Noorani • Joseph Ouma • Raghubir Singh July 5 - August 12, 2000 Opening Reception and Award Ceremony Friday, July 7, 5:30-8:00 pm Photo credit: Marc Asnin, USA. "Uncle Charlie". From the project: Uncle Charlie; gsp. Past events Lecture • Grant recipients Marc Asnin and Shehzad Noorani will discuss their projects in conjunction with the 2000 Mother Jones International Fund for Documentary Photography Award. Thursday, July 6th, at 7:30 pm Photo credit: Cristian Cravo, Brazil. "In the expectation of precious rainfall from heaven, the backlander or "sertanejo" makes his pilgrimage to the sacred sites where he expiates his sins." From the project: Sertão; gsp.     Photo credit: Joseph Ouma, Uganda. "An AIDS counselor illustrates to an audience how to use the condom as a measure to prevent the sprend of AIDS." From the project: The Control of HIV/AIDS in Uganda; gsp.   Photo credit: Raghubir Singh. "Man diving, Ganges floods, Benares, Utar Pradesh", 1996; c-print. Out of River of Colour The India of Raghubir Singh.   2000 MOTHER JONES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD Marc Asnin • Christian Cravo • Adriana Groisman • Andrew Moore • Shehzad Noorani • Joseph Ouma • Raghubir Singh San Francisco Camerawork presents the 2000 MOTHER JONES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD, an exhibition of work by this year’s six award winners and a Lifetime Achievement Award winner in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Mother Jones International Fund for Documentary Photography. The 2000 Mother Jones International Fund for Documentary Award winners are: Marc Asnin - USA, awarded the top prize from the Mother Jones International Fund for Documentary Photography, the Medal of Excellence ($7,000), for Uncle Charlie, a 20-year documentary focusing on the life and family of his schizophrenic Uncle who lives in Brooklyn, NY. This no-holds-barred photographic essay tells the story of two generations dealing with mental illness, drug abuse, AIDS, and family dysfunction. Shehzad Noorani–Bangladesh ($7,000) honored for Daughters of Darkness, a close-up look into the day-to-day lives and struggles of Bangladeshi prostitutes. In a society where prostitutes are seen only as objects of sex, this project shows these women as mothers, sisters, lovers and survivors. Andrew Moore–UK ($7,000) recognized for Northern Ireland After the Cease-Fire. This project focuses on the post-cease-fire struggles that continue around the Northern Irish "marching season." Since the 1994 IRA cease-fire, the situation shifts endlessly from joy to tragedy to tentative hope. Joseph Ouma–Uganda ($7,000) recognized for his essay, The Control of HIV/AIDS in Uganda. From the first 17 cases reported in 1982, AIDS in Uganda has risen to a level that threatens the lives of nearly 5% of the population. This project ­ inspired by the magnitude of human misery, in addition to the social and economic implications–intends to stimulate research and behavioral changes in the public. Adriana Groisman–Argentina ($3,500) honored for her project, Tango: The Dance of the Night, an intimate and sensuous look into the world of the milongas, the traditional Argentinean tango balls, and the unique sub-culture of their patrons, the milongueros, who have their own specialized codes of behavior. Christian Cravo–Brazil ($3,500) awarded a grant for his project, Sertão. The Sertão is a vast desert region in the northern part of Brazil, where the land is dry, distances are great, and access is difficult. This project documents the lives and beliefs of people whose religion and faith have enabled them to live in one of Brazil’s poorest and harshest regions since colonial times. A Lifetime Achievement Award has also been given to honor Raghubir Singh (1943 - 99) for his short but prolific career. Gallery Admission is F R E E Gallery Talks are available for classes and community groups. Please call to schedule: 415-764-1001 or e-mail us.   related books/cd-roms: Available in our online bookstore Lifetime Achievement Award winner of the Mother Jones International Fund for Documentary Photography: Raghubir Singh River of Colour The India of Raghubir Singh Preface by David Travis   Return to Past Exhibition list   home | about | exhibitions | bookstore | events | membership | journal | mentoring | links Copyright 1999. SF Camerawork. All Rights Reserved.