This is an ongoing community-based collaborative project that examines the creation of latinx identity through an experimental form of storytelling. What started out as conversations with friends and family, evolved into a community-based conversation on identity as a social issue and construct. 

The work intertwines handwritten autobiographical texts with ambrotype portraits. Each narrative serves as a layer within the portrait, inviting viewers to look beneath the surface of the portraits physical likeness, and immerse themselves in the intimate stories beneath. These Ambrotype portraits interact with the environment, and change from negative to positive depending on the angle of view and the background. The surface is highly reflective, so a viewer will see themselves in each portrait as they move around the piece.

When the juxtaposition between viewer, subject and background aligns - a deeper understanding of the subject emerges, transcending mere documentation to contextualize individual experiences within broader historical and social contexts.

By facilitating dialogue and reflection, my aim is to foster connections that extend beyond conventional boundaries, nurturing empathy and understanding among those navigating similar intersections of identity.