I took this image, titled Lotus, of Rosebud Tsikira – a model, award-winning makeup artist and colleague – in a recreational park in Harare, Zimbabwe. I chose the location because the lotus flower emerges here from murky waters and, despite difficult living conditions, produces beautiful blooms.
This is how I view Zimbabwe and our people because we are inherently strong and resourceful. We have a deep well of creativity and perseverance that allows us to thrive even in the face of challenges.
