concept

*Pebble: A small stone, polished and smoothened by water or sand.

Pebbles charm us with their smoothness, colours, the playful sounds they make. They begin as jagged rocks, and they are softened by the ocean’s force. These beautiful small stones, ground us and remind us of our connection to Mother Earth.

Pebbles embody stories, memories, connections. 

Pebbles symbolize persistence, transformation over time, solidity, healing, inner peace, stability, strength, resilience, luck, longevity.

A pebble gets smoothed, polished and even more beautiful through adversity. Similarly, every woman is shaped by the challenges she faces and the wins she scores, carving her own unique identity and beauty.

A pebble drops into a pond and creates ripples. It disrupts the water's surface, transferring energy to the water molecules. These expanding circles illustrate the large impact that even tiny actions can have. 

‘The Pebbles Project’ consists of narratives of ripple-making women from around the world. Women who are disruptors and whose missions contribute towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. 

As part of the portrait sitting every woman is photographed with an analogue camera holding her own unique pebble in her hand, a gesture symbolizing a journey of self-exploration and the connection to her inner energy.

We encourage the visitor to look closely into the intricate beauty of each pebble.

‘The Pebbles Project’ is based on an idea by writer and social entrepreneur Elizabeth Filippouli and is a collaborative project together with photographer Sebastian Böttcher.

The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.