Inspired by Maia Cruz Palileo, I used one of my mum’s archive photos. It was her standing next to her friend with sunglasses on her shirt. However, I changed it to having her sunglasses in her eyelids with the temple tips coming out of her ear. This represents the tint of knowledge, seeing and hearing the world more through language. As shameful it is that I wasn’t taught my native language. I envy those who were taught their native language. This means I have to teach myself which is more difficult.
Crystal Monique Biaño 