“I found her!
The girl with the flying hair.
Her mother helped me to tape her hair on the wall.

She was always smiling, even when we removed the tape and some hairs pulled!!
They’ve long used plants for healing, guided by a deep spiritual bond with nature.
This connection teaches reverence, humility, and sustainability, ensuring resources are used wisely for future generations.

Sisa in 2014 (aged 7). San isidro, Salta Province, Argentina
Thanks to the Eugene Smith grant, I revisited Sisa’s town in April.
Sisa in 2014 (aged 7).
San isidro, Salta Province, Argentina
Sisa in 2024 (aged 17).

Sisa in 2024 (aged 17). San isidro, Salta Province, Argentina
San isidro, Salta Province, Argentina
Text by Irina Werning