Artist Statement

“I changed how I perceive myself and the world because I felt confined creatively and emotionally. Initially, I worked on subjects outside myself and others, such as buildings, trees, birds, etc. to disassociate myself from the fear of inadequacy I had felt for so long. I was afraid to confront myself about my ability to create and the value of that which I do create. Since becoming an artist, I have fallen deeper in love with photography, making me a happier, stronger, and more conscious person, pushing me to be the absolute best I can be.

— Ethan S. Born-Helmuth