The photographic series in [hyphen] Americans explores identity through the interplay of cultural symbolism and individual portraiture. The images focus on subjects representing Hyphenated Americans—people who navigate dual cultural backgrounds, capturing an intimate tension between heritage and assimilation.
Comprising 48 pages, the work employs a straightforward visual approach that foregrounds personal expression and subtle emotional resonance. The photographs emphasize nuanced gestures and environments, offering insight into the complexities of multicultural existence within American society.