2016 - 2026 Social Boundaries Series

Social Boundaries is an ongoing photography project investigating physical barriers, such as bars on doors and windows. Taken on walks along neighborhood boundaries, these photographs are portraits of physical obstructions on what were designed as portals. While walking, I reflect upon the stimuli of these metal bars. These structures are more than perceived visually. They directly disrupt passage and also represent interpersonal and intrapersonal blockages. These kinds of structures impact the movement of many people daily, some subtly, some profoundly. Each individual image is a portrait of a state of mind in the artist and in the viewer. My approach to this Social Boundaries project aims to observe and reflect upon rapid social, cultural, and economic changes. 

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