Pressing the Bruise

Pressing the Bruise is an evolving, multidisciplinary visual memoir that explores the complexities of my relationship with my biological father, Fernando. The project delves into the emotional landscapes of absence, myth, and reconciliation, addressing the impact of his absence on my life, my art, and my understanding of family and identity.

My Birth certificate, layer with my first photo and my parents (artfully) torn marriage license
My Birth certificate, layer with my first photo and my parents (artfully) torn marriage license
My mother was a specter
My mother was a specter
Too little, too late...
Too little, too late...
Taking the leap together
Taking the leap together
Playboy
Playboy
adoption/adaptation
adoption/adaptation
Not all families are meant to stay together
Not all families are meant to stay together
Christmas present
Christmas present
photoshopped, because I care
photoshopped, because I care
uncanny
uncanny
New (last) name... same game
New (last) name... same game
Don't look back
Don't look back
I just don't want to disappoint you, he said to me
I just don't want to disappoint you, he said to me
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