Artist Bio
Pamela Lamas is a creative photographer whose work can be seen at
Artist Statement
According to the U.S. Department of State, “It is a crime of exploitation. Traffickers profit at the expense of their victims by compelling them to perform labor or to engage in commercial sex in every region of the United States and around the world. With an estimated 27.6 million victims worldwide at any given time, human traffickers prey on people of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities, exploiting them for their own profit.” (https://www.state.gov/humantrafficking-about-human-trafficking/)
My series explores the commodification of humans around the world. Dolls are photographed in lieu of people, to show how dehumanizing human trafficking can be. My hopes are to bring awareness and to advocate for the millions of people globally that are sold into slavery everyday. To help put a stop of modern day slavery and end trafficking in persons, visit this website to learn more.