Reclaiming Her

The Story

At its core, Reclaiming Her is rooted in the belief that our insecurities are shaped not only by external standards, but also by how we relate to one another. As part of the patriarchal system, women have often been each other's harshest critics—taught to compare, to compete, to tear down rather than build up. But what if we chose to cultivate kind, validating, and compassionate relationships instead? What if we celebrated one another, accepted each other as we are, and created a culture of support instead of scrutiny? Perhaps then, our relationships to ourselves—and to the world—would be radically different. Reclaiming Her is rooted in that belief: that healing begins with empathy, and that kindness and connection are radical acts in a system that thrives on our disconnection.

Reclaiming Her began as a personal journey to heal body image struggles and reclaim wholeness. As the project was shared, it sparked a ripple effect—women saw themselves reflected and felt called to share their own stories. What began as one voice became a collective movement, shaping the photo archive and jewelry collection through shared strength and vulnerability.

The body jewelry collection

At its core is a jewelry collection that challenges conventional norms of femininity. Each piece highlights areas often labeled as "imperfections"—the belly, back, thighs, breasts—and reframes them as sites of power. These are not accessories designed to flatter, but sculptural tools for reclamation: to question what beauty is, examine its impact, and honor the body as it is. Made from silicone and copper, the pieces intentionally distort the form of the body part they represent—disrupting our perception and inviting reflection on how we see ourselves. Silicone, being soft and flexible, molds to the body's natural curves, enhancing the intimate relationship between the jewelry and the wearer. In doing so, the pieces offer a tactile exploration of shame, strength, and self-acceptance.

The photo archive and the book

The photo archive is conformed by over 100 women, aged 20 to 80, who participated in a vulnerable and transformative ritual: photographing the parts of their bodies or parts of womanhood they’ve struggled to love, composing them as something beautiful, and sharing their personal stories. It is a visual and emotional mural that affirms we are not alone in our experiences, inviting us to take a step back and see that our stories are part of the collective impact of a system that doesn't want us to thrive.

The book is a compendium of all the stories shared in depth, as well as personal experiences and reflections, as well with a collaboration with multiple women who each shared her interpretation of what was the experience of embodying being woman, through poetry, art, painting, music, photography, collage, etc. Inviting people to dive deeper into questioning and observing their own experiences as well as the collective ones.