Past to Present.
Fading memories to vivid dreams.
The past may not always be what one remembers.
And the present may sometimes appear bleak.
One must learn to let go of the past to be present.
Hold tight to the future.
Don’t float away.
Stay tethered.
Expectations aren’t always easily met.
The unknown can be haunting.
Sometimes it can be rewarding.
Look at the past as an ending. It’s blurry.
Look at the present as it builds the future. It’s clear.
Keep filling the balloon up.
Up.
Up.
Up.
Don’t let the dreams drift away.
Embrace them.
Fill the balloon until it’s ready.
I’m ready.
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With this series, I show the struggle of overcoming the cracks of the past to focus on the future. The inevitable deflation of the balloon is my timer. The past will always be there, but the balloon won’t haunt me.
*All photos are made from hand-cut 4x5 glass plates.