Jakob De Boer Canadian, b. 1974
Going Home, Tanzania, 2015
Selenium-toned gelatin silver print
17 x 22 in. (image), 20 x 24 in. (sheet)
Edition of 7
The series Origin was a collaboration between La Marzocco, Leica and Jakob de Boer to bring awareness to the Songwa Region of Tanzania's Rift Valley and help to elevate the individuals whose laborious efforts make it possible to supply the world's enormous demand for coffee. "It's a journey that always begins and ends in the same place - in someone's hands." 10% of the proceeds of all sales for this print are donated to benefit the Songwa social responsibility project for rebuilding a local school and providing water wells.
The series Origin was a collaboration between La Marzocco, Leica and Jakob de Boer to bring awareness to the Songwa Region of Tanzania's Rift Valley and help to elevate the individuals whose laborious efforts make it possible to supply the world's enormous demand for coffee. "It's a journey that always begins and ends in the same place - in someone's hands." 10% of the proceeds of all sales for this print are donated to benefit the Songwa social responsibility project for rebuilding a local school and providing water wells.