LINA GEOUSHY – BREADWINNERS
Lina Geoushy (b.1990, Egypt) focuses on telling stories that question the public's perception of the prevailing power of patriarchy. In her ongoing project ‘Breadwinners’, she records female housekeepers who are overlooked and relegated to the fringes of Egyptian society. The series sheds light on the living conditions of housekeepers employed in homes in Cairo. Additionally, it investigated the impact of Egyptian culture and traditions on these women's lives.
Through documentary portraiture, Geoushy brings into spotlight the female housekeepers who are burdened with the financial responsibilities of providing for their families while enduring the societal pressure of expected gender norms. She captures her subjects in a proud and humanistic way, removing them from the oppressive shackles of their employers and society in general. ‘Breadwinners’ is, therefore, a homage to these women that celebrates and appreciates their efforts done for the well-being of the Cairene community.