SONSCAPE: (A Guide to Jump Start the Conversation that Transverse the Terrain to Manhood)

SONSCAPE

(A Guide to Jump Start the Conversation that Transverse the Terrain to Manhood)

A fathers love inspired award winning artist Al Harden to use his favorite medium, photography to work with his sons. During the photo shoot Al talked with his sons about police brutality, financial responsibility, the importance of education and duties of fatherhood. He also uses SONSCAPE as a guide to speak to audiences of all ethnicities nationally, and as a reminder for his sons, nieces and nephews.

SONSCAPE is a book of Al Hardens photography with narrative that explains to his sons about the world they live in, and obstacles they may face as African American men. Truth, love and hope, SONSCAPE will inspire and enlighten you.

Art. Art heals. This is a photographic essay and narrative of a father’s love for his sons and his love for his nephews. In light of the constant news cycle of black men being killed and marginalized, Al Harden guides and heals with love and protection to every son in America. As Al protects his children, he is embracing the Sonscape in him and within everyone of his generation through a simple yet powerfully sensible and spiritual path to protect his and all of our children. 

SONSCAPE (A Guide to Jumpstart the Conversation that Traverses the Terrain to Manhood) was exhibited in Redwood City, California in 2016. It is a brilliant exhibit of photography and words that addresses every day issues that opens eyes on a new level. Hundreds of people recognized the value of this poignant essay by bringing family, friends and colleagues to see the exhibit. It transformed kids, it transformed adults. It opened up a dialogue to address this grave social issue as we keep our kids safe, and a dialogue for us to listen to them. We all need to talk.

Marty Springer

Redwood City, CA