“I explore the rejection of the Cartesian notion of “fixed identities" — the idea that the self is pure, unchanging, and unitary. Instead, I present identity as complex, layered and ever-evolving, through the use of overlapping portraiture. My work invites viewers to question the assumption that there is a “correct” or “incorrect” way of existing based on social norms. To instead consider the layers of histories and experiences that shape identity. To ultimately allow people to be seen and understood as whole individuals shaped by their many evolving dimensions—and in doing so, allowing the unfamiliar “other” to being viewed and understood as “another” expression of human truth.”