Touching on themes such as immigration, social inequality, the legacy of communism, and the impacts of neoliberalism, my long-term documentary photography project aims to bridge the gap between Albania’s past and present through my family's stories and experiences.

Albania, one of the poorest countries in Europe, has faced a mass exodus of people since the fall of communism, with nearly 1/3 of Albania’s population leaving the country. Many of those who remain want to leave.

Through archival imagery, writing, and photographs of sites of significance in my family’s lives, my project illustrates the passage of time and illuminates how political systems affect the lives of everyday people.