Ditsi and Arbo, Villages on the Conflict's Edge

There was a strict deadline for taking these pictures. The communities in Georgia that border South Ossetia are enclosed military zones. I was only able to spend 12 hours there. In a strategy of gradual invasion, the border barrier is moved, people are abducted, and a ransom is sought. Everyone is impacted by this regimen, but kids especially. About 400 meters from a schoolyard, I took pictures via the window that faces the border; I shot kids and their parents as well as an elderly farmer. It is heartbreaking to contrast the breathtaking surroundings with the terrifying sights.

Bio
Hedva Rokach was born in Israel and resides in Or Akiva. Studied photography and painting at Beit Berel Academy and specializes in portrait photography and storytelling. She uses natural lighting and does not prepare her shots to tell the tale of people and their surroundings. Hedva showcased two solo exhibitions at Basis Art School and ‘Exhibition at the Crossroads’ as part of the 2023 Israeli protests. Participated also in a group exhibition at Georgia's Gori University. Released an international photo album ‘Tbilisi Dream’; many of her works were chosen for book covers. Photographer,writer.