The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River. Possibly 1999 - 2001

Fazal Sheikh's "The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River." (possibly 1999-2001) is a black and white photograph depicting a close-up of a hand. The image is composed of a single hand, with a rough texture, extending out towards the viewer. The background is out of focus, suggesting the subject is working or has been working. The image focuses on the physicality of labor and the impact it has on the human body, highlighting the passage of time and the challenges of working conditions. This photograph, part of Sheikh's ongoing documentation of Black River in Brazil, highlights the lives and resilience of individuals and communities who have worked the land for centuries.