· Passages That Float·
A series of photographic pinhole postcards, typewritten prose, and printmaking on handmade paper embody cyclical self-reflection tied to a familiar place. Rooted in my personal connection to the Great Lakes, the work explores how the external landscape can serve as both a mirror and a guide for introspection and identity. As I consistently returned to the lake to ground myself, I began to recognize how the landscape itself is in a constant state of flux. Just as the shoreline is reshaped by erosion, weather, and the passage of time, my own sense of self continually shifts in response to grief and acceptance. What I sought for stability became a symbol of impermanence, transformation, and reassurance—reminding me that even the most familiar and comforting places are not exempt from difficult change.
The pinhole camera, with its pin-sized aperture and absence of mechanical functions, becomes a meditation on time’s fleeting nature. Similarly, the detailed stippling of intaglio etching and the act of handcrafting paper from pulp reflect the slow, deliberate process of reconciliation—each method requiring focused intent. In this process-driven series, I balance between personifying the landscape and becoming a momentary, yet recurring element within it, reflecting on how both the self and the place evolve simultaneously in quiet and profound ways. Passages That Float reflects the fluidity of these transitions, where moments of loss and renewal are intertwined.
