International Color Awards

Winners Gallery

Portrait winners

The Shabeen Owner Honorable Mention
Title:The Shabeen Owner
Shabeens are illegal drinking houses in South Africa. Matriarchal older women often run them as they have the respect of the young, who often become drunken and unruly.


Chris Kirby
UK



Biography: Chris Kirby is a documentary photographer & visual artist. He specializes in the areas of social context including: culture and identity, historical perspectives, traditions and beliefs, socio-economic issues and marginalized communities. In his work, Chris often embellishes his images with lines, marks and colouring to disrupt the conventional perspective associated with the medium and the subject matter and in a nuanced way convey deeper meaning to the imagery. Chris's work has been exhibited in the UK, Europe & USA and has won recognition in international awards.