Breeze & Ashes engages with the complexities of inheritance, belonging, and selfhood. After nearly two decades of living abroad, I have found myself estranged from the rural countryside of my childhood in Brazil, including the once-inseparable natural surroundings. This detachment is brought into sharp relief through my relationship with my father, who has devoted his life to working the land and embodies its values, traditions, and sense of community. As I visit the farm primarily as a nostalgic escape, the prospect of the land's future and its preservation of my father's legacy weigh heavily on us both.
To preserve this bond with my father and the land, I have embarked on a photographic project that captures our yearly visits to the farmhouse. Through collaborative image-making, we explore the local customs and their connection to the land, as well as our divergent perceptions of its significance. The resulting photographs serve as a tangible reminder of our shared history, even as the future remains uncertain.
