Ton Groot Haar

Mirsad Ismet Izet

The serie \'Mirsad Ismet Izet\' is a portrait of a family torn apart by the war in Bosnia. A story about death, sadness and longing. Everyone deals with it in different ways. Three brothers. One died in the war. One of them lives in the Netherlands and processed the grief of his suddenly deceased son. And one returned to Bosnia and has a quiet and peaceful life with his wife. Both brothers live separately in two different worlds. Due to all events they have grown apart rather than closer together.

Photographer

Ton Groot Haar

Ton Groot Haar is a documentary portrait photographer. He believes in the power of people. Whatever you have experienced or experienced, you can direct your life yourself. The camera is a social instrument for Ton and helps him to get out of his own "bubble", meet interesting people and tell stories. Equality between him and the people he photographs is an important starting point in his work. He makes contact with them and involves them in his photo project. He delves into the life of the person or persons he photographs and tells their "story". Themes in his work are: resilience and life in two worlds.

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