More Than You Know is a constellation of images continuing on from The Lost Years. Developing my exploration of cultural identity, I traveled to Kuwait, where my paternal extended family reside. My last visit was in 2007, since that time my paternal Grandparents passed away, altering the connection I had with the country; providing me with a different perspective to focus on, how do we connect with a place? Through its people or the land itself?

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The second I stepped foot into my Grandparent's dusty apartment, I knew things were different. I spent the rest of the period exploring the country with my family, learning about Kuwait's history, meeting cousins I had yet to meet and reuniting with aunts and uncles I hadn't seen since my last visit. The series of images I produced focused on family members and moments of bliss and beauty through landscape, objects and architecture. Moments of contentment and curiosity; presenting my perception of my place in the world and where I situate myself amongst a range of people, cultures and religions.

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Throughout the production and research development, I spent time observing and analysing how and why we present ourselves in a particular way. We question our identity and try to resonate with one label to make sense of it, yet we forget how it is a combination of people, moments, experiences and things that make us who we are.

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