All That She Has | Julie Anne Lee

Photograph of a blue dryer sheet that is sewed into an envelope. Inside this envelope are two images: a Jesus prayer card and an image of a young women smiling. A white rosary frames around the envelope.

All That She Has (2021)

Photography of a blue envelope, a rosary, and two images.

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All That She Has is a photograph that touches upon migration, religion, and the pursuit of the “American Dream.” The laundry sheet envelope is dyed the iconic shade of blue representing the Virgin Mary and is stitched with white crosses. The envelope serves as a shelter for the fragile image of an immigrant woman, as well as her small possessions (a rosary and an image of Christ). Here, this woman’s pursuit of comfort is wrapped in blind faith and endless prayers.