I don't like Birthdays, Here's Why.
I don’t like birthdays, they haven’t been something that I have enjoyed since Elementary school. I remember moments as a child when my parents would argue after their own birthday parties. I don’t like to have all the attention on me and I didn’t do anything for my birthday from the ages of 15-19. On my 20th birthday, I finally did something that was more than a family dinner. I went to some museums with my partner and then had some cake. I get really anxious when it comes to birthdays and while I would like to celebrate my friend's birthdays I get overwhelmed. I wish I didn’t, but I just have a lot of negative things that surround birthdays for me.
The images I created explore this idea of being in a place where you are supposed to be celebrating but still feel alone. You and the dress your mom made you wear and a lopsided cake just waiting for the attention on you to be over with.