This photo series illustrates the female body as a material site of devotion, as both a relic and an offering. This project explores the concept of the “patroness,” inspired by figures of female devotion across cultures and religious contexts.

Catherine of Siena - The Deprived Body

Mary Magdalene - The Weeping Body & Guardian of Blood

Ana Mendieta - The Imprinted Body

Kali - The Transformative Body

Yemayá - The Reborn Body

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