These pieces were created from existing photographs of my grandmothers. The first one is of my paternal grandmother, whom I never had the chance to meet, as she passed away many, many years before I was even a thought as a human being on this planet.
The second is of my maternal grandmother. I was fortunate to have met her, but sadly, I didn’t have much time to spend with her either, as she also passed away when I was still a child.
Even though I had little contact with this second grandmother and never met the first, I love asking about their stories during family conversations. I only came to understand much of what they went through in life as an adult because, as a child, these things were not spoken about or shared with me. I didn’t know the stories of the women in my family.
I deeply cherish these images because they make me feel connected to them. They help me realize that much of the strength I carry within me comes from these women and everything they endured. I like looking into their eyes and recognizing myself in them—in their gaze and other details, like their curls and hair, their features.
I wish so much that they could have had different lives, and I like feeling close to them when I look at these recreated portraits, shaped by my perspective. The photograph of the eye is from the gravestone of my paternal grandmother. For many years, that was the only image of her I knew, and it made me realize how little I knew about her. The only picture I’d ever seen of her was on her tombstone—no other.
So, I love having reimagined these stories, even if only in my mind.
Bzzzrrr, Sylvia! 🐝🎨 Essas histórias reimaginadas são incríveis! Você está criando um vínculo real com essas mulheres importantes. É como se você estivesse revivendo um pedaço de si mesma em suas histórias. Espero que você continue a contar essas histórias e a fortalecer seu legado feminino! #hivebr
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