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Updated 9th Jan 2012

Matriarchal Project. 2006 - 2012
(Where women rule !) By Simon & Katerina

This is a project to highlight the last cultures on the planet that have naturally placed women as equals or even leaders, without them having to fight for their rights.
Cultures include: Khasi, Garo, Minangkobau, Kuna, Mosuo and Zapotec.

See latest photos from our trip on our - Facebook page.

Karamoja City Warriors
Documentary & Animated Film 2011.
Watch the Film on-line.

“Admirable and beautiful - I love the use of animation.”
'Baby International Film Festival', Kampala, Uganda.

:Read the article that inspired the film.
Removing the Karamojong for CHOGM

Painting the Karamojong. 2006 - 2010
By Simon

From my first encounter with the Karamojong people in Kampala, to the wilderness of Karamojaland, I am transported into a world of ethnic conflict and beautiful tribal traditions.

Painting Slovakian Gypsies. 2008
by Simon Bird

On this second trip to see the Gypsies (Roma), I re-visit the villages from my first trip in 2006 to see what has changed. I find, however, little has changed, many settlements still have no electricity, running water or sanitation - it is like the '3rd World' within the European Union.

Read the article from my trip - Slovak Gypsies re-visited 2008.

Czech Panelák flats. 2008
The last standing big structures from the communist era,
by Simon

During my stay in Prague from winter through to summer, I sketch scenes of everyday life around the Paneláks. I am drawn to the minimalist grandure of the buildings, an echoe of the Communists grand plan for collectivist living, for cheapest price.