BitterSweet on the Tongue

BitterSweet on the Tongue is a series composed of eighteen large (A1) Giclée prints on Hahnemühle paper, which revolve around identifying universal feelings of desire and loss, the spectrum that exists between them, their union, and the ways we deal with both. The series developed within the span of a year, by capturing people close to me, objects, living things within personal and familiar environments. The various images were first grouped together due to common sensations, that of wanting something back that is lost or close…. yet not close enough and, attempting to preserve connections from disappearing. The images were later joined together into nine diptychs to expand onto their narrative and meanings and, generate dialogue through their opposing aspects. Their larger-than-life-size is intended to create a guarded atmosphere, as a defence mechanism to the vulnerability, honesty, and confrontation presented. On the other hand, the relationship between each diptych creates ambiguity, this gains importance as it allows room for the viewers’ personal experiences to come into play, evolving their narration. Consequently, the series shifts from its personal foundation to a space of relatability.