Resilience is a thread that runs through all of us—how we confront trauma, adversity, and pressure defines not only how we live, but who we become. Over the past 5 years, I’ve experienced a period of profound challenge and personal reckoning. This body of work is an evocative response to that time—an exploration of my own resilience when pushed beyond what I thought was my breaking point.

We often believe we know our limits until they are tested. Yet again and again, human beings surprise themselves with the ability to endure, adapt, and survive. This series reflects that quiet strength. Inspired by the adage “What does not kill me makes me stronger,” these works acknowledge both the fragility and force of the human spirit.

Comprising eight images, the series was developed using a blend of outdoor and studio photography, experimental shadow play, found objects, medical equipment, and post-production techniques. A subdued, dreamlike quality runs through each image—achieved through layered silhouettes, muted tones, and the use of mirrors as reflective portals into imagined states. Small silhouetted figurines act as anchor points, offering narrative hints while allowing space for personal interpretation.

Ultimately, this series invites viewers to pause, reflect, and find their own meaning. It is a quiet meditation on resilience, shaped by personal experience, but open to the individual lens through which each of us views our lives.