You're So Lucky! 2024
Photo, Collage
Photo, Collage
This photograph features me standing alone in front of a collage made up of my family photos, documents related to my adoption, and personal items like baby clothes. The mood is serious and somber, with my expression reflecting the emotional weight of this topic. This image was captured in my house, with the backdrop carefully arranged to tell the story of my adoption experience. With this piece, I aim to convey a sense of isolation, disconnection, and quiet reflection.
The concept of this work explores the reality of adoption as a complex and traumatic experience. While adoption is often viewed as a beautiful or fortunate event, this project aims to highlight the emotional scars and feelings of being displaced that come with it. I want my audience to feel the depth of this emotional conflict and understand that being adopted is not always a story of "luck."
This piece is deeply personal to me because it reflects my own feelings of being disconnected and displaced, despite the love and support I've received. It matters to me because I want to challenge the narrative around adoption and create a space for voices that reflect its painful reality, not just its idealized version. This is an expression of my truth and an attempt to share an experience that is often misunderstood or oversimplified.