It’s kind of a long story, but I try to keep it short and publish the longer Version for my inspired series book. Henrik and I met about 14 years ago at a pool tournament. I think it was in Zagreb, but I am not sure anymore. We always talked about bit, but the first time we had a very long conversation was 2012 in Willingen Germany where he won another Wold Championship. Later we met again in Portorož (2013) and then I started to visit Henrik in Malmö. We both think quite alike and we enjoy our longer conversations about all different kind of things.
Some quick facts, Henrik won 16 European Championships and he won 6 World Championships.
With his very positive energy, he always fights back, even when he is far behind during a match.
Henrik also helps people with disability and he works hand in hand with the FIFH on another project called ”Wheelchair academy”.
”Wheelchair academy” became a success and over a hundred individuals were trained to increase their independece by learning skills connected to the wheelchair. Energy saving fundamental technics, how to handle obstacles, proper diet in sync with changed motabilisim, wellness and how to prevent pressure wounds were the main subjects all with an emphasis on creating the right mindset – empowerment. Civics, norm criticism and a upgrading of self image was subtledly lapped in to impact and strengthen.
The progress these individuals made was astonishing. Before I know it the assistive devices centres are knocking on my door wanting to gain this knowledge to strengthen their business role. I structure a prescriber education course that was delivered in almost every part of Skåne during the project period. Down this road, I get more and more involved in different initiatives trying to improve conditions for people with disabilities in society.
My experienced based knowledge is working as a tool to show the true outcome of the theoretical intention from society and it tells where there is improvment to be made in order to reach the goal of the intention. Since my knowledge covers many different areas, I now find myself working together with a variety of other resources all aiming for the same goal.
Before I show you the two portraits I did of Henrik, I want to shout out a big thanks to Hans Jonsson and his wife who let me use their studio, so I can take the wet plate portraits of Henrik. Be sure to check out his book about Samer, his work is breathtaking!
And finally two portraits of Henrik I did. Be sure to get notified for the book, because there will be many more reportage images of henrik’s life. Click here
