"Cartography of the Migrant Being" is a project that addresses the experiences of migrant women from a feminist and social justice perspective. This series of fourteen black-and-white photographs explores the body as a vessel of memory and resistance, employing symbolic elements and textures to bridge the individual and the collective. The visual narrative seeks not only to document but also to reflect on invisible stories, creating a space for remembrance and transformation.
The project is framed within the current context of migratory movements and global inequalities, examining the impact of these dynamics on the lives of migrant women. Each image serves as a tribute to their strength and resilience, inviting the viewer to reflect on their realities and challenge dominant narratives.
Judith Butler (1956, Cleveland) states that the body is not merely an object of representation but also a political subject that challenges and redefines norms, serving as a site of resistance against structures seeking to discipline it. Cartography of the Migrant Being adopts this perspective, emphasizing the resilience of migrant women in the face of physical, emotional, and social barriers.
Through the textures and gestures of the body depicted in the images, the series not only represents these stories but also activates a critical reflection on the structural inequalities that perpetuate such experiences. As Butler asserts, the representation of the body carries the potential to open new avenues for agency and reshape collective memory. This idea comes to life here, integrating the visual narrative into an ongoing dialogue with the archive as both a political and cultural tool.
