Zorena Jantze
A FRENCH photographer, Alexander Sattler has embarked on a campaign to raise money for the bereaved family of a group of fishermen who were killed by the Botswana Defence Force after they were allegedly mistaken for poachers whilst fishing in the Chobe River.
Sattler states that he met the slain fisherman, Tommy Nchindo on an island in the Chobe River in 2018 and took a picture of him which resulted in the images being nominated by the ′′ African Photography of the Year 2018.
“Ras Tommy, is a Namibian fisherman who lives on the island of Impalila, a small one on the Zambezi River on the border between Namibia and Botswana. On Thursday 5 November 2020, a fishing day like no other, Tommy and three other members of his family were shot dead by the Botswana army. Relations are tense between the two countries, especially in the border areas. Tommy leaves behind his wife and four children. To support his family, 50% of the sale of this image will be donated to him.” Sattler said.
The fine art photograph prints of the late Tommy Nchindo are printed in a limited edition of 20 copies on a 2 mm aluminium dibon plate with an aluminium hanging system. Shipping costs (free) include insurance.
The artwork comes with a lifetime warranty and a certificate of authenticity. There is something special about investing in a limited edition work from an author that can sometimes be unreasonable. The purchase is often driven by an intuition, touched by an emotion, or by the authenticity of the artist and his work.
