From July 01, 2024 to July 31, 2024
Our identity is a journey, and especially for the queer community, this journey can be difficult to navigate in the world around us.
Through a series of subjects, each frame narrates the journey of an LGBTQ individual navigating the intricate landscape of self and society. "I.D." emphasizes on queer youth; displaying stories of modern day romantic connections, societal impacts, and self liberation.
There was an overwhelming amount of inspiration for the series simply based on the people in the queer community I was meeting in New York City.
It was important for "I.D" to not only represent my own feelings or experiences, but highlight other people's stories as well.
Telling a story, sending a message, and expressing the mind; all without using words. This is the beauty I find in photography. Not only serving as an escape from my reality, but an expression of it. While photography has always been representative of my own personal journey, since moving to New York two years ago I’ve had the overwhelming desire to tell other people’s story. This is probably the case for most people if you move to a new city by yourself, but during my few years in New York I felt as if I was just observing. I observed the city and the foundation of life people have built for themselves here. I began to see this feeling displayed in my work, adding a sense of intrusion.
