My photographic project, ‘Portrait Of An Artist As Their Mother’, explores themes associated with gender roles, identity, self-representation, child-parent relationships, vulnerability and memory. Using constructed portrait images, role-playing, and performance, I adopt a variety of personas, in which I seek to gain a deeper understanding of my own experiences and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, where I break free of conventional constraints and societal norms, reimagine the concept of identity and embrace a more authentic truth. Through my images, I invite viewers to question and reflect on their own perceptions of truth and reality and in so doing, create a space for open dialogue, which fosters empathy, empowers self-expression and contributes to a more inclusive and compassionate society.