Odilo Lawiny - Handmade soccer balls

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Photographer

Brian Hodges
Prize

People Photographer Of the Year
Jury Top 5 Selection

The second I started to look at this series it brought me such joy. Beautifully done and I love how the photographer caught the character of each boy and how their soccer balls matched both their character and colors! Loved it.
Company/Studios

Brian Hodges Photography
Date of Photograph

Feb 2020
Technical Info

Leica S
Socials
Website

http://brianhodgesphoto.com

Miles from the main roads in rural Uganda, soccer balls bounce unevenly. Playing fields are arid, lush, weedy, sandy—any flattish space will do. Some feet are bare, others shod in fraying sneakers, boots, or rubber sandals. Yet children kick and chase handmade, lopsided balls with skill and abandon, competing for pride and joy—for the sheer pleasure of playing. The balls are spun into being with whatever’s at hand: rag or sock, tire or bark, plastic bag or banana leaves. Made entirely of recuperated materials, they give another life to something that would otherwise just be thrown away.

Biography

"I’m an insatiably curious explorer trying to understand the world outside my comfort zone. I’ve discovered a tool that imparts me with the magical powers of connection to others and opens doors into other cultures. My tool is my camera." Brian Hodges is a travel and editorial photographer known for capturing authentic moments and images with a powerful connection to place. In love with travel and the lure of the road, he has followed the winds of adventure around the globe and across 60 countries. He speaks English, French, and Spanish fluently.
Awards

IPA, PDN