Who I Am Anymore

Artist Statement

Identity is often described as the way we think about ourselves, who we are, the characteristics that define us. It is all of the titles and roles that we come to hold over our lifetime. Identities can change many times throughout life, such as when we get married, become a parent, or near middle-age. These major upheavals in life can cause us to question our identity and sense of self.

After giving birth to my daughter, I struggled to make sense of my new role in life. I felt that becoming a mother had affected my identity in a profound way, it changed how I saw myself as a woman, as a wife, a daughter, and even as a friend. This immense change to my identity became the catalyst for this project. I became interested in all the ways I have constructed my identity over the years, through my chosen roles in life, the titles that have been assigned to me, cultural and societal influences, and my interactions with those around me. All of these factors have affected my sense of who I am as an individual. Not only had I become interested in exploring the meanings each of these identities held for me, but I also began to examine the emotions I felt as I continuously explored and redefined my identity.

Who I Am Anymore is a fine art self-portrait photography project that was inspired by my exploration and struggles to understand who I was and who I am in relation to myself and in relation to those around me. It is an examination of the emotions tied to my roles in life and the ways in which my environment and interactions have shaped my identity and influenced my sense of self.