Michelle Grace Hunder, Breathless Liberation (PEOPLE & PORTRAIT 2024)

In this photograph, I explore the profound struggle between suffocation and the desperate gasp for freedom. The plastic bag, a symbol of constraint and vulnerability, encapsulates the silent battles faced within oneself. Through this imagery, I seek to evoke the weight of unseen burdens and the resilient spirit striving to overcome them. This piece reflects on the journey of reclaiming one’s breath, identity, and strength from the shadows of past adversities. It is a visual testament to the indomitable human will to rise above and breathe freely once more.

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