Lia Yunka

My Mom, My Dad, Julia, and Me

With my art I want to give insight into my life and mind. With photography it allows me to capture the world I see while adding in my own personal story. I am motivated by my family relationships and trying to reimagine them for the viewer.

Previously I saw photography as a means of creating something beautiful. However now I see it differently, photography is now a tool for me to create an image that only I have the ability to take. Looking at my photos I can start to make sense of my relationships with some of the people closest to me.