Mama Casa: A Return Home
Mama Casa is a photo essay on my mother’s migration, resilience, and return to Peru to rebuild the home she left behind. Through photography, embroidery, and cyanotype, it tells a story of memory, survival, and the healing power of home.
Si Mis Casas Hablaran (If My Houses Could Talk)
Last year, sensing a significant life change as my mom prepared to return to Peru and my daughter headed off to college, I decided to recreate pivotal moments from our lives in front of the homes we had lived in Miami.
Si Mis Casas Hablaran (If My Houses Could Talk)
When my mom prepared to return to Peru and my daughter headed off to college, I decided to recreate pivotal moments from our lives in front of the homes we had lived in Miami. At the time, I had no idea this project would be challenging.
TUPAY
Tupay means reunion in Quechua. After not having a relationship with my dad for almost all my life, I was going to spend 4 days with him in Cusco, Peru where he currently lives. These are some photos of our time together.
Cholitas Bravas
Not too many years ago, the term ‘Cholita’ was a derogatory name for young Indigenous women. Nowadays, Cholitas in Bolivia, proudly wear traditional clothing to break ethnic barriers.
