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“The construction of a self-portrait” is a series of two photographs that narrates the artists journey into self-love and acceptance. Growing up in a conservative Latin-American country, yet raised in a multicultural environment, this series represents the intersectional discrimination that the young latinx lived during her childhood. With the use of editing and the aid of different phrases, the photographer explores the themes of racism and gender.
This series highlight different phrases the artist received throughout her upbringing that affected the construction of her self-esteem and body perception. “Smoke and Mirrors” and “Why can’t you be sexy?” are linked to her history of sexual abuse and the psychological repercussions. “The construction of a self-portrait” exhibits these negative phrases by embracing them and transforming them into art as a form of female empowerment.
“Smoke and Mirrors” is a 10 x 15 photograph. The original title of this piece is in Spanish which translates to flower vase, yet the concept can’t be translated. After the photographer spoke publicly about her sexual abuse, allegations of her being dishonest and an attention seeker came afloat.
“Why can’t you be sexy?” is a 10 x 15 edited photograph. During the three-month quarantine in Chile, the photographer’s mental health issues became apparent and were related directly to her body perception. The title of this piece was told by a previous intimate partner, whom questioned her lack of sensuality.
