From Them, Through Us
Image by Wendy Robles
“The Parallel Botanization of the Nopal”
Durango, Mexico · 2021 · 35mm Portra 800
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From Them, Through Us is a portrait series honoring first-generation creatives. those of us living in the space between what our families gave up and what we’re trying to build.
Each person is photographed with their creative work and a meaningful object from their family’s homeland. Something small, but powerful. Something they’ve held onto. (e.g., a family heirloom, textile, utensil, book, etc.)
This project is for the ones who had to explain their dreams more than once. For the ones who felt torn between guilt and freedom. For anyone still figuring out how to honor where they’re from while becoming who they are.
We are not just the result of our families’ labor.
We’re the continuation of their dreams.
From them. Through us.
series introduction
If this resonates with you, I’d love to learn more. Fill out the short form to be considered for a portrait session in Chicago. Once we connect, I’ll send over a longer Q&A to explore your story more deeply.
Note: All portraits will be photographed in my studio in Ravenswood, Chicago.
If you’re not local, you’re still welcome to submit. I hope to expand this project in the future.