Public Project
Sin Ítaca que aguarde
"Sin Ítaca que aguarde" explores the boundaries between photojournalism and documentary by portraying human mobility within Mexican territory. It focuses on migrants, delving into their emotional processes as they navigate global sociopolitical barriers in search of better living conditions.
The project aims to visualize the limbo that encompasses geographical territory and the body, revealing the changes that occur from day to night, translating into the journey itself between the northern and southern borders of Mexico.
Inspired by 17th-century pictorial works, The project employs direct photography to narrate the sensitivity, resilience, and courage of those expelled from their countries due to marginalization, climate change, modern dictatorships, and violence.
The title "Sin Ítaca que aguarde" is an excerpt from the poem "Peregrino" by Luis Cernuda. This phrase suggests a quest without a certain final destination or a place of rest. It is an expression rich in meaning, perhaps indicating a sense of uncertainty, the idea of a perpetual journey, or a path without a clear end in sight.
Through light and captured moments, this project seeks to tell the human stories behind the statistics, highlighting the complexity and humanity in each image.
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One of the photographs from this project was awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in the "Feature Photography" category with the series submitted by The Associated Press.
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