“Made out of People” by Elizabeth Sanchez. Oil on Panel. All Rights Reserved

Since a young age I learned I was made out of people. My ears aren't mine, they are great grandma’s ears. I have my dad’s eyes and nose, tia Libradas’ hips, mom’s legs, grandpa Matias thumb… sometimes it's hard to tell if they are living in me or I am living off them, if I am part of it all, or is it all part of us.