This series is meant to reduce the distance between audience and creator by the artist becoming the subject. Instead of the traditional presentation, this series read as a visual journal. Process is intrinsic to the formation of this work as it unfolds an intimate sketch that is composed of photos and short writings. Exploiting her body, while still concealing her identity creates tension because it invites the viewer to apply their own opinions. Judgement comes with the territory of turning something private to public, but that is also how genuine connections take shape. All of the imagery and anecdotes are from one person’s perspective, but address universal ideas such as love, home, purpose, and youth. It touches on the rawness of everyday living and the human condition; something that is inherently relatable. At the conclusion, the artist turns the camera directly on herself to confront the audience and reel them back into reality. No one is hiding anymore and now a choice has to be made- will a mutual understanding form or will the viewer turn away from her brazen gaze?

These are a few of the page layouts from the physical book copy.