2022

A MEETING PLACE IN THE MIND

A Meeting Place in the Mind focuses on my sister's traumatic brain injury and the impact it has had on both her journey and our relationship. After a massive seizure, stroke, brain surgery, and the ongoing trauma, my sister continues to navigate the challenges of her recovery. These life-threatening experiences have deeply affected how we connect, and the visual elements of her injury, integral to this series, serve as powerful symbols of the journey she is still facing as she meets herself in her mind.

The project began as a collaboration between us but evolved when my sister chose not to be in front of the camera anymore. With her consent, I continued the work, shifting the vision to reflect the changing nature of our relationship. While the series no longer includes her physically in every image, the few portraits of her remain essential to the narrative, capturing her vulnerability and strength. In addition, the series incorporates elements that represent her ongoing journey, weaving these symbols into the broader themes of the work.

Through portraits and visual metaphors, A Meeting Place in the Mind explores the tension between us, framed through themes of duality. My sister and I share a striking resemblance, making the concept of duality meaningful in this context. The work touches on the struggle of dealing with trauma, accepting the need for self-recovery, adapting to life changes, and confronting the complexities of expressing feelings.