A series about family and resilience in the face of hardship by lens-based artist Rachel Jump. Born in Chicago, received her BFA(Hons) from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2014 and is currently pursuing her MFA at the University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts. Her practice often uses black and white photography as a method of performance, constructing images grounded in memory and metaphor to examine her life and interpersonal relationships. “Everyone is Icarus” is a body of work that focuses on the aftermath of her father’s genetic test results—results which revealed a hereditary disorder that heightens susceptibility to various illnesses. The project explores Jump and her family’s efforts to provide comfort and support:

“Through this collaboration, we guide each other through the weight of newfound clarity, supporting one another as we confront how our lineage and shared experiences shape our sense of identity. What aspects of ourselves do we choose to inherit, and what parts lie beyond our control? My photographs reveal not only the physical and psychological traits we inherit but also how we decide to reconcile with those truths. Through this narrative, I hope to uncover the balance between acceptance and agency, highlighting my family’s recognition and defiance toward the path that has been carved out for us.”