The Rift: Scar of Africa
Shem Compion
Join us for a complimentary presentation by leading Photographer Shem Compion as he guides us along one of the world's most outstanding features: Africa's Great Rift Valley. Born of volcanic forces, the Rift gave rise to immense geological textures and extraordinary ecological diversity. It reaches from deep pasts into unfolding, still undefined futures, touching every part of our planet.
For Shem Compion, the camera is the passport. With a naturalist grounding, the curiosity of a scientist and the artistry of a lens, he has explored Africa’s Great Rift Valley since 2002. In this, his eighth publication, Shem brings together decades of pan-African travels to focus his lens on its cultures, wildlife, environments, landscapes and the origins of humanity itself. With many never-before-seen images, The Rift is an opus that seeks to inspire a more creative and conscious engagement with the world we share—and the future we shape together.
Many of us may feel drawn to Africa for its stunning wildlife, scenery, and sense of place. Listening to Shem, hearing his stories, and seeing his wonderful images puts everything into perspective.
This free of charge presentation is going to be something special giving all the chance to learn about the project that has consumed Shem for many years and brought in a whole array of experts to contribute to his wonderful forthcoming book.