Obakeng Molepe captures things you can’t see. The photographer’s technical skills are masterful to no end. But when the artist listens to his inner voice, he goes beyond aesthetics and exposes the crevices of his mind. “I’ve struggled with depression for over three years now,” Molepe says. In his series, Ferry, mental health is the main subject. “Depression is like any other chronic illness,” Molepe says. To erase the prejudice against it, he’s bringing its normality into focus.

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