Source: Graduate Photography Online - 2015 - University of Westminster - MA Documentary Photography and Photojournalism

GRADUATE
PHOTOGRAPHY
ONLINE 2015

Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi

Parallel Worlds

Parallel Worlds documents the current state of a Romanian community from Racșa, who has left its country in search of a better life in the United Kingdom. They have left their lands with a single thought in mind: to go back one day, and enjoy the results of their investments. Pride is one of the most important characteristics of the Racșa inhabitants. If something goes wrong in their land, they will move mountains to correct it. Yet they never forget their traditions and native land, no matter where they live and work. Parallel Worlds follows this community journey, both in Racșa and in London and shows a contrast between two different worlds. It concerns one of the most hard-working communities I have ever seen. The project documents history, family and traditions and ultimately a beautiful and extraordinary people.

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‘London, UK. Boje family also calls this place home, even if they live in a small room in a five rooms shared house. ’ - Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi - University of Westminster ‘London, UK. They prefer to watch Romanians channels as they feel closer to their home.’ - Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi - University of Westminster ‘London, UK. Ion proudly works in constructions, because he can earn enough money to make a living and to invest home.’ - Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi - University of Westminster ‘Racsa, Romania. During the year, Racsa is a deserted village, where most of the houses are left empty.’ - Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi - University of Westminster ‘Racșa, Romania. Irina Lup lives in her old traditional house, but she also takes care of her daughter and grandchildrens house, while they work in London. ’ - Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi - University of Westminster ‘Racșa, Romania. Morar family is proud of their land and happy to have fresh air back home during the summer. Their cars is from UK as most of the cars in the village.’ - Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi - University of Westminster ‘Racsa, Romania. Boje family is happy to be home and to enjoy their investments. While in UK they live in one room, in Racsa they a large house. ’ - Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi - University of Westminster ‘Racsa, Romania. Racșa villagers always look forward to August,because it is the time when the whole community will return home to celebrate the most important tradition: the wedding.’ - Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi - University of Westminster