Nylon Refuges

Izmir is widely regarded as one of the most progressive Turkish cities in terms of its values, lifestyle, dynamism and gender roles.

Nevertheless, unfortunately in large quantities nomadic families of Gipsy (approximately 2500 people) still live at nylon or cardboard refuges in several zones of Izmir.
They work as junkman, basketware, porter, peddler, peon in the informal sectors.

This documentary photographic project is realised in 2009 in 3 camps at Izmir city area.