Portraits of Becoming

From the moment my daughter could grasp a pencil, she found joy in drawing. During her teenage years, her fascination with faces became a defining element of her artistic journey. Adolescence is a time of transformation—of trying on identities, exploring possibilities, and shaping the self. Through her sketches, she captured that evolution, amassing a collection of portraits that reflect both the fluidity and intensity of youth. Years later, we revisited these drawings together, breathing new life into them by crafting backgrounds and designing outfits that extended their narratives. This process became more than a creative exercise—it was a collaboration, a dialogue between past and present. Each portrait tells a story not just of a face, but of a moment in time, reimagined through color, texture, and composition. This series reflects the beauty of artistic growth and personal evolution, capturing the essence of becoming.