Interstices Project Statement

Interstices (in-tur-stuh-seez) noun:
An intervening space … between things or the parts of a body, … or
of time between events or actions. A narrow opening, chink or crevice.
–Oxford English Dictionary

There is no cure for the neurodegenerative disease, Parkinson's (PD). Interstices
delves into the psychological experience of having PD. I regularly endure the non-motor symptoms of depression, anxiety, and disorientation. A heavy sadness creeps in daily between medication doses. These emotions provoke a fear response and a rush of the stress hormone cortisol. To help manage these internal challenges, I bring them into the light through photography. I employ my camera's ability to reveal more than my unaided eye can perceive, to make the unseen seen.

Interstices is my second project focused on my journey with Parkinson's. In Semaphore, I examined the shift in my perspective after being diagnosed. Now, ten years later, my challenges have amplified. And I am far from alone.

Currently, over ten million people live with Parkinson's disease worldwide, and it is the fastest-growing brain disorder. I want to foster a greater understanding of living with Parkinson's. The invisible symptoms of PD related to mental health and cognition, while less obvious, are equally impactful on the daily lives of people with Parkinson's. I hope the dialogue generated by this project will reduce the stigma surrounding illness and vulnerability and facilitate greater care and support for those in need.

The archival pigment prints are 13” on 17” sheet (edition of 6), 20” on 24” sheet (edition of 3), and only a few are offered at the 36” on 40” size.