Brick building in India is a back-breaking tough work compounded by issues such as bonded labor, exploitation of the poor, uneducated. Estimates show that there are over 100,000 kilns all over India with an estimated 12.5 million to 25 million people working. India's brick industry contributes around $4bn to the country's economy every year. The problem is all the more serious in the northern parts of India such as Uttar Pradesh due to overpopulation, lack of education, and corrupt politicians and businessmen.
Brick kilns contribute heavily to air pollution in India.
In 2017 Anja Bruehling gave up her global executive career to pursue her passion -documentary and fine art photography. She has worked and traveled to over 60 countries. Her passions are documenting people, diverse cultures, social issues, and the human condition around the world. She sees the camera as a medium to stay curious more than ever and to make observations, explore places, prosperity, beauty, people, and the socio-economic problems they face.
Awards 2020 - American Photographer 36 – Chosen Winner
2019 - American Photographer 35 – Chosen Winner
2018 - 4 finalist mention in the 11th Julia Cameron Awards
2017 – American Photographer 33 – Chosen Winner
2016 – American Photographer 32– Selected Winner
2016 – Latin American Fotografia 5 – Selected Winner
2016 – Finalist – Social Documentary Network – Visual Stories
2015 – Critical Mass (Top 200)
2015 – American Photographer 31 – Chosen Winner
