Weight of It All

A black and white image showing a shirtless person with light hair standing against a plain dark background. The person’s head is tilted downward, and both hands rest on the left side of the torso—one near the ribs and one near the lower back. The individual is wearing dark shorts. The lighting highlights muscle definition and skin texture, creating strong contrast between illuminated and shadowed areas.

This project, co-created with my son explores our shared experience with disordered eating. As a mother, I feared my son might struggle like I did, but watching him transform from a carefree teen into someone overly focused on calories, muscle mass and body weight left me questioning my role. Through intimate black-and-white portraits, we document his anxiety and depression, alongside my own feelings of helplessness. Over seven years, this collaboration became a way for us to communicate our pain and encourage others to feel seen and understood.

To take a virtual tour of Weight of It All at CENTER Santa Fe 2026, click here.