Emily Smela

Allison, on Break

Inspired by: Paul Quain, Loading Cattle, Aran Matt Siber, McDonalds

Ilford HP5 film, inkjet photo

20″ x 24″

2021

Emmy has worked in the agricultural field for ten years now, and has spent much of that time photographing her coworkers. She has seen the incredibly long days farmers put into their craft, and still watches them struggle to pay rent and support themselves in this field. That being said, every year they come back for more. It is through the joy of watching the cycle of growth and rebirth every season that keeps these farmers sane. In this photo we see Allison, covered in soil, tired to the bone, wondering how many more years she can keep going.

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