HIDE AND REVEAL
2022
Hide and Reveal is a portrait series that explores the intersection of personal identity, cultural history, and the transformative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This work examines the tension between the personal and the societal, focusing on how identities are shaped, concealed, and revealed through historical documentation such as passports and IDs.Hide and Reveal is a portrait series that explores the intersection of personal identity, cultural history, and the transformative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This work examines the tension between the personal and the societal, focusing on how identities are shaped, concealed, and revealed through historical documentation such as passports and IDs.
The concept of identity first arose during my adolescence when I was forced to accept that the freedom of my innocence must be traded for a life behind the veil, which sparked my desire for creative exploration into the profound impact of identity. Through these images, I aim to depict the journey we navigate through time, culture, and art as we grapple with the instability of identity. The COVID-19 pandemic further amplified these struggles, challenging us to question who we are when we adapt to socio-political currents or when we resist them.
In this series, I use masks printed with vintage IDs as a symbol of how we are shaped by social constructs and historical identity markers. By incorporating archival passport photos, I create a dialogue between the past, present, and future. These masks blend past and present identities, reflecting the profound shifts in how we understand ourselves in times of crisis.
