Sahra left Somalia when she was a young teenager. She now lives in Germany, where she has applied for asylum.
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Sahra's journey to Europe also took her through Ethiopia and the Sahara.
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Photographer Ines Dumig said she made her images in a way that fragments the subject. "Sometimes we feel strong, sometimes we feel lost -- that's kind of universal, I think," Dumig said. "That's why I want to universalize (Sahra's) story as well, not only make it about her."
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Many of Dumig's photos are not of Sahra herself, but instead show her surroundings. This makes "Apart Together" rich in symbolism and challenges viewers to develop their own perceptions.
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Sahra's shadow is seen on the ground.
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Like an unsolved photographic puzzle, each photo within "Apart Together" provides a piece of insight into Sahra's experiences.
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Sahra has learned to speak German fluently, and she has started working in the nation as well.
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"Isolation is a main issue in her story," Dumig said. "That's why I decided to photograph her on her own."
