Teathered Self (2024)

Video Art

2 minutes 1 second

For much of my early life, conflicting aspects of my identity created an inner tension that kept me from fully accepting myself. Over time, I've learned to embrace my complexity and find peace in being multifaceted.

In this video work, I explore the coexistence of my layered identities- particularly as a transgender, mixed-race individual. Centering on the act of breathing beneath a heavy, wet hood, the work uses the struggle for air as a metaphor for reconciliation. Each deliberate breath reflects the balance between control and surrender, embodying the quiet struggle toward inner harmony.