Many would say there are three parts to a person: the body, the mind, and the soul. The intention in these pieces is to represent those divisions. My work is about striving to attain normalcy in my life. It is about the battle of years of covering up my imperfections and the effort to overcome my reticence about being exposed. In part, these works are about wanting to be a little girl again where my sister would tell me that it’s okay to put a band-aid on my stomach because I have a tummy ache. It is what is not visible that hurts, but what I feel. These photographs are my attempt to convey this visually.

Each individual piece tells its own story. When stitched together, similar to a quilt, the smaller images take on a greater significance and unite into a larger whole. Certain pieces reference specific memories akin to flashbacks in a movie, while others reflect the circumstances of my daily life and attempt to make sense of it all. Ultimately, my work is about what exists in my body—from which my mind is trying to break free. The use of multiple and overlaying images reflects this. This is my way of coming to terms with the frustration that my medical condition has brought upon me, but also a means to let my mind wander and to find solace in that escape.