The Places we Carry

The Places We Carry is a mixed-media collage of the portrait of a woman. It explores the intimate connection between identity, memory, and place. Through painterly textures, layered illustrations, maps, flowers, and collage shapes, the work reflects the idea that every journey leaves its mark, becoming part of the landscape within us.

The woman's silhouette is filled with maps and blooming botanicals, symbolizing a life shaped by experience, growth, and the places that have defined her. Set against a landscape inhabited by animal shapes, story bubbles and nature in all its glory, the composition dissolves the boundary between the inner and outer worlds, suggesting that nature, memory, and geography are deeply intertwined.

Rich with texture and symbolism, The Places We Carry invites viewers to reflect on the invisible maps we each hold—the memories we preserve, the places that shape us, and the quiet paths that continue to guide us. It is a celebration of belonging, transformation, and the enduring connection between people and the landscapes they call home.