CATHARSIS

Catharsis delves into the societal constraints that shroud invisible and complex ailments, forming an insular layer of oppression that isolates taboo subjects. Within this landscape, microcosms symbolize the often disparate relationship with the non-abled body. The project employs large-scale prints, leveraging scale, tonal shifts, and analog processes in photography to render accessible the reality of invisible pain.

These prints serve as a visual testimony, capturing ephemeral sensations woven into the corporeal form. Through a multiplicity of moments and bodily movements, a respite is crafted within the mental space, offering solace amid the duplicity of quotidian routines. The enduring process of pain creates a paradox, wherein escaping it necessitates the creation of more suffering. Repetition, acting as a remembrance, becomes a vital tool in the face of dulled memory recall, encapsulating experiences that elude recollection.

The deliberate deceleration inherent in film photography becomes a mechanism for retraining both body and mind, fostering a symbiotic relationship and kinship with positive mental health. Catharsis emerges as a vessel and reprieve from the continuous afflictions within the body, with nature serving as a healing backdrop during states of unrest. The project finds grounding in the familiar landscapes of my home state, Virginia, where specific foliage and proximity to my mother provide a breathing space for healing. Through the lens of familiarity, Catharsis creates a poignant moment of solace amid the intricate tapestry of everyday interactions within the body.