white passing
white passing
Personal reflections and installation
Materials: white handkerchiefs embroidered with text using white thread
When I was a child, I thought my skin was darker than it is. I thought people could see the evidence of my Mexican heritage more distinctly.
As an adult I came to realize that my complexion, the way I speak, my mannerisms, all pointed to my whiteness. When I realized I passed as white rather than showing my Latina side, I was sad, confused, angry, and frustrated. I felt upset because I finally understa
This project is a reflection of thoughts made into phrases as I confront my whiteness.
