Jason , 2022
11 x 14 in (h x w)
Photography

Jason, an American survivor of forced commercial sexual exploitation, was coerced by drugs into the world of trafficking by a night club owner.

Matilde Simas is an award-winning documentary photographer who has traveled extensively to bring a deeply humanistic viewpoint to difficult subjects like sex trafficking and forced marriage. Her global work as a photographer is guided by a humanitarian perspective and includes a long-term documentary project on human trafficking and advocacy for specialized services for exited survivors to live sustainable lives. Her photography has been showcased internationally and widely exhibited by various United Nations agencies.

Exhibited by:

ArtWorks for Freedom

Other works by Matilde Simas

Forced to Marry , 2019
11 x 14 in (h x w)
Photography
ArtWorks for Freedom
Innocence Stolen , 2021
11 x 14 in (h x w)
Photography
ArtWorks for Freedom

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16 x 16.1 in (h x w)
Mixed media
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Stuck , 2020
66.5 x 53.5 in (h x w)
Oil on primed canvas
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Corrupted Eagle , 2009
17.5 x 23 in (h x w)
Etching and relief on 100% cotton paper
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Long Ago , 2022
40 x 30 in (h x w)
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Mountain Walk , 2008
9 x 12 in (h x w)
Watercolor on gesso
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