Papercut magazine has taken in its latest issue a report in which we can see some beautiful portraits of girls with Down syndrome made by the Dutch photographer Justine Tjallink, true works of art that seek to draw attention to the integration of these children.
Under the title "47 chromosomes", which are what a person with Down syndrome carries instead of the 46 chromosomes that a person does not have, the artist wants to teach the "inspiring beauty" of these girls carrying an extra chromosome and emphasize how beautiful they are .
His artistic style is very particular. Images with a very retro air, super retouched, a tremendously dramatic personal seal. The artist defines herself as a "seeker of beauty in imperfections". She is also the author of spectacular photographs of albino and blind girls. Justine tells of the wonderful experience she lived while working with these girls with Down Syndrome, each one so different from the other, and all so special.
He Down's Syndrome It is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, or a part thereof. It is characterized by the presence of a variable degree of mental retardation and peculiar physical features that give the affected person a recognizable aspect.
The photographer is concerned if people with this syndrome will stop being born in the near future, since about 92 percent of women who receive a prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome decide to abort.
And the report ends by showing how much these people contribute to society. They go to school, to work, participate in decisions about their own lives, relate (and by the way, most establish very deep emotional relationships), vote and contribute to society in different ways.
