Unnamed explores my personal experiences with trauma and identity through a photographic and sculptural lens. In collaboration with friends who have supported me, I created a body of work that focuses on our shared experiences related to themes of invalidation and empowerment. The sculptural forms and photographic portraits incorporate stories, emotions, and symbols associated with the personal narratives of my collaborators.
I have created my own symbology that represents emotions as abstract 3D forms. Drawing inspiration from my fascination with the ocean, I evolved those specific forms into larger scale sculptures that still represent a specific emotion. The photos represent the specific stories that each person shared with me during their conversations and the connection that made me choose them. Those involved in the project expressed feelings of terror, anticipation, and admiration in connection to queer identities and sexual trauma. Unnamed has become a therapeutic experience for both myself and others.
