Between 1975 and 1979, Cambodia suffered a devastating genocide under Pol Pot, resulting in approximately 2 million deaths. Photographer Kannetha Brown reflects on this history as she explores her family’s past. Her mother, Sara, was separated from her own mother, Simone, during the tumultuous years and reunited only after nine years. Now, almost 50 years later, Kannetha uses photography to confront themes of trauma, memory, and displacement. Her recent works, including 'A Familial Stranger,' reflect emotional complexity as she seeks to heal through documenting her family's story and the wider Cambodian American experience.
"I've always avoided taking photographs of my family because it hurts... and it's extremely difficult to photograph. Photographing my family tells my truth, and it's a way to accept and memorialise it."
As Kannetha explores her family history through photography, she aims to unpack the complex layers of generational trauma, displacement, and migration.
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