Self Reflection

This series explores the complexity of discovering one's identity. The notion of looking into the mirror and admitting to yourself who you are, is the heart of these works. These images were inspired by my own struggle to find myself as a queer Mexican-American brought up within a Mormon household. Feeling of fear, anger, and rejection were present in my own journey, but I discovered my own talents and beauty as a result. This body of work was shot on Illford HP5+ 35mm film, developed and printed on silver gelatin paper in the darkroom. Some compositions were inspired by Joel Peter Witkin and Weegee.