You Are Everything to Me

My imagery reflects the often unspoken realities of motherhood, inviting viewers to listen to the voices of mothers who silently struggle, largely unseen by their families, communities, and institutions.

‘You Are Everything to Me’ reflects on the expected role of motherhood in the patriarchal vision; an idealised myth that dictates how mothers should feel and behave according to social norms. Through my images, I delve into the unsettling reality faced by some mothers who become prisoners of their maternal life, weighed down by the negation of their own well-being, desires, and identity.

In my work, I seek to dismantle the poetic imagery and stereotypes surrounding motherhood, and shed light on the silent battles faced by countless mothers who live through something so universally treasured and revered - motherhood - with extreme loneliness and despair. I have collaborated with my own daughter who has performed for me in front of the camera, re-evoking some of my personal memories of loneliness, isolation and self-loss as a mother. I invite the viewers to hear the voices of mothers who find it difficult to ask for help, either out of shame or for fear of their own sentiments.

In an era where just a handful of nations have taken concrete steps to implement supportive policies, I am driven to raise awareness of, and provoke much-needed conversations about, these concealed and unsupported experiences so these important - if difficult - stories can be told.

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