The Hispanic Project (6) 1998

"The Hispanic Project (6)" (1998) by Nikki S. Lee is a photographic self-portrait series where the artist inhabits different cultural identities. Here, Lee transforms herself to appear as a young Latina woman in a bathroom setting. The image captures the casual intimacy of a personal moment, suggesting a sense of belonging and immersion within the chosen identity. Lee's series explores the complexities of identity and representation, raising questions about cultural appropriation and the construction of self.