Jennifer's Family, South Providence, RI
For more than two years, Louisa Marie Summer documented the daily life of Jennifer and her family. Over time she became an integral part of the family’s life and routines and developed a great affection for them. The photographs reveal intimate moments in the everyday lives of Jennifer’s family. They show how a young mother at the lower end of the social ladder, in spite of difficult living conditions, poverty, desolation, and illness, manages to remain optimistic and never fails to take care of her children’s well being. The precept of Jennifer’s partner “Respect goes a long way” not only provides the title for a short documentary, but also describes the relationship between the family and the photographer – a relation based on trust, comprehension and mutual respect. With this work the artist hopes to raise awareness about people who deal with poverty and despair on a daily basis.
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