In this body of work, I explore themes of loneliness, estrangement, and longing through self-portraiture, using my own image as a stand-in for family members I deeply miss. By presenting multiple versions of myself alongside others in the photograph, I create a visual narrative pulling from memories of past Ramadan evenings when family ties once felt closer.
These are not simply portraits of absence but of longing and desire for reconnection, where the body becomes a vessel through which familial bonds are mourned and reimagined. The work speaks to the emotional spaces that exist between family members, showing how love can persist even in the face of physical or emotional separation. Through this deeply personal project, I invite the viewer to reflect on the complexities of familial relationships, the pain of distance, and the yearning for loved ones.
