This photograph is a part of the “Soul's eyes” series of self-portraits dedicated to experiencing the pain of losing a loved one. It was created in 2021 after the loss of the photographer's father.
It has to be said that usually the first year after a loss is the most difficult so that is how the image "Your first birthday without you" came about.
The "Soul's eyes" series of works reflects the vulnerability and deep introspection that accompanies the grieving process and offers viewers a glimpse into the artist's personal exploration of her pain and healing. The window on the photos is a symbol of the spiritual world...of the soul’s eyes. Using visual symbolism, the photographer invites viewers to reflect on their own experience of loss and find solace in the common human experience of grief.