When I began my MA in Photography at the Royal College of Art, I didn’t know what project I would create—but I knew it would be transformative. My initial concept centred on communication with parents: an open, collaborative exchange of anonymous letters written by individuals seeking to bridge emotional distances with their caregivers.
Yet when it came time to write my own letter, the project shifted. I began addressing both my parents and my younger self. What started as an act of outreach became a path to self-reconnection—layered with vulnerability, forgiveness, and compassion. I unearthed unspoken emotions: guilt, disappointment, and shame. Slowly, I began to release them.
This body of work became less about the letters I wanted others to read and more about the dialogue I needed with myself. It is about returning inward, offering presence, patience, and healing. I discovered that forgiveness is not a single act but a continuous journey—one where I may stumble, yet continue to meet myself with softness. I refuse to remain stuck in the past. I refuse to abandon myself again.
Through this process, I gained a new perspective on both myself and my parents. I approached my childhood and our relationship with curiosity, acknowledging not only my own trauma but also theirs—what I kept hidden and what they concealed. I began to see us with compassion and understanding, as a way to let go and move forward.
The original idea of anonymous letters has since grown into a project of its own, which I continue to develop in parallel. But the main focus of my practice remains the letters to myself and to my parents—a deeply personal journey of healing, reconciliation, and self-discovery.
This project is still unfolding—a growing archive of writings, images, and emotions shaped by time. Many of the letters return to lost moments, a childhood left behind, and the transformation happening in the present. Through photography and text, I explore not only familial relationships but also the evolving relationship with the self, documenting the intangible process of healing.
Year 2024/Present - WIP
