Origenes.

Mexico City, 2023.

"It is a fact that our origin defines us, it provides us with identity and personality, it urges us to give our first steps into what the rest of our lives will be like. Therefore, the place we come from leaves a permanent mark on us, it gives us strength, it binds us or sets us free."

This quote feels relevant to me and this project, I came across it while doing some research on the artists photographed in these series. It is true that our origins either strenghten the bond with our roots or set us free from it, in any way, our origins make an impact on us.

I spent a few weeks in Mexico City reconnecting with my roots going through an art-infused journey; During that time I had the opportunity to photograph five of Mexico City's most prominent artists, at work in their own studios and witness how their roots and origins have a impact in their artforms. These strong connections have inspired me to find some of the answers that I'm in search of but now, I have more questions..

Xavier Buendia Photography