A crack in the mirror

I began this ongoing project in 2014 to explore childhood, puberty, and adolescence through annual photographs of sisters Laia, India, Gaelle, Lucia and Kali, along with my daughter, Gabriela. We all met when they were kids in a small school nestled in the forests of Catalonia.

My goal was to create a life diary that captures the metamorphosis from childhood to adulthood, focusing on the transitional moments between stages of growth. I aim to illuminate the often-invisible imaginary world of childhood, the beauty and fragility of puberty, and the complexities of adolescence—highlighting its contradictions and the psychological shifts that distance one from family, the very foundation of life.

As the years have passed, the girls have grown into teenagers, confronting the challenges of adolescence in today’s world. Tragically, Laia, the eldest sister, recently passed away at just 17. Her absence now adds a profound layer of meaning to the project. We will continue the journey in her memory.