Real People. Real Lives: Meet Ana Luiza, from Brazil
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Real People. Real Lives, a NWNY photo exhibit on immigrant women, we are looking back to some of the participants’ stories. The exhibit featured photographs of 16 women in iconic NYC spots and neighborhoods by Dru Blumensheid. The portraits, along with audio recorded interviews, show a nuanced and multi-layered picture of the immigrant women who make NYC their home, the barriers and isolation they experience, as well the hopes, dreams and talents they bring with them. This month, meet Ana Luiza, a Brazilian who says that building relationships help newcomers to maintain their emotional health. Check out below her pictures and full interview.
Photographs by Dru Blumensheid
Having people around is crucial to make it here!
