Callie Gaines

We were all raised by someone, right? Think about who raised you and how they have affected your identity. My work considers the impact parents make on their children. Looking into their careers, traditions they carry, and how they were raised, I dissect the importance of these moments, showcasing the result of their parents' choices. By using documentary photography and recording conversations with my family members, I capture the raw emotions of Polish

tradition, the impact of the 1939 Soviet invasion of Poland, and how growing up Polish in the United States affected my and my family's identity.