Foundation — An Ode to My Parents reflects on inheritance, love, and the people who form our first sense of belonging.

Created during the final months of my mother’s life, the series centers on intimate portraits of both my mother and father. Through these images, I explore how identity is shaped not only through culture and ancestry, but also through care, devotion, sacrifice, and everyday presence.

My mother and father carried different histories, geographies, and experiences. Together, they became the foundation upon which my understanding of love, belonging, and identity was built. Their lives, values, and relationship formed a bridge between generations, carrying histories forward while creating new ones.

More than a personal tribute, the series reflects on the role parents play as custodians of memory. Through them, stories, traditions, and ways of seeing the world are passed on, shaping who we become long before we begin to ask where we belong.