One of Ithiar’s series, “Evanescence of Memory,” explores how memories disappear over time. She explained: “Objects, people, and activities form the foundation of our memories. However, we will forget them when they are out of sight. As time passes, we remember things differently. Some memories may fade away entirely. Ithiar’s project is a preliminary exploration of this phenomenon. It raises questions such as where forgotten memories go and why we remember things differently if we remember them at all.”

Ithiar loves working with analog photos as they evoke emotions and ignite memories. Her photographs aim to document what inspires her and reflect her view of the world. She wants her art to be memorable and meaningful. For Ithiar, photography is a way of communicating and is the driving force in her life. Ithiar Bertholet del Barrio is a photographer who lives and works in Fairfax, Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in photography from George Mason University.