Girlies, here’s the thing about me, which I know you already know. I hate being busy. Ugh, that feeling of having to tick things off a list, the running on a hamster wheel trying to keep up with ourselves, or others, and the idea that our productivity is somehow linked to our worth as humans….
When the project wrapped up at the end of 2021 I decided I couldn’t let go of this habit of savouring time, week by week, and I would continue by myself to pull together one photo roughly every 7 days that maybe summed up a moment I treasured, or where we were, or that I wanted to share.
Taking Opportunities | Artifact Motherhood, May 2022
My biggest sweetheart……
May 2022 | New Delhi | India
I received this Press Release this week: “Now in its fourth year, the Portrait of Humanity recognises remarkable portraits that capture the moments that make us what we are. Today, we are proud to announce the 200 shortlisted photographs of Portrait of Humanity Volume 4. A striking mix of the contemporary and the timeless is…
Through the windows. Girls, I seem to have inadvertently created a little series of images with a common thread. A series of you both, and occasionally me, gazing out of the windows of our Delhi apartment. Pauses in our days, wondering what’s going on and how things are on the other side. It’s May 2021,…
Jessie Nelson - I always love the way you incorporate light and shadow into your photographs. The way you describe your daughter… I am also proud of her! I hope she achieves every dream she sets forth for herself.
Jo - Yes we are so aligned in our teen worlds, albeit continents apart. These are beautiful heartfelt words and photographs Kirsty, and you are so right… achievements DO come in all shapes and sizes. She will certainly be shining her own version in every way. Best of luck to your biggest sweetheart, we see and hear you x
Hollie Stokes - I found myself nodding in agreement, achievements do come in all shapes and sizes! I hope you are celebrating HER and all those hills she has climbed. Beautiful storytelling written and visual.
Anouk Godbout - Kirsty you brought me tears. It’s such a nice tribute to your daughter and her support team (you all). But it’s also so universal and shared by so many parents with kids with any difficulties in life and school (I am part of it and I work with so many parents who also are). Thank you so much for sharing.
Leila Balin - Go girl! I love how determined she is and how clear, that whatever she chooses, you are all by her side cheering her on. Just wonderful.