When the Sky Falls Down,
Use the Clouds as Your Blanket

“When the Sky Falls Down, Use the Clouds as Your Blanket" documents the daily life of three elderly Chinese daughters caring for their centenarian mother, capturing their unwavering devotion, heartache, and exhaustion. The images pay tribute to the often-overlooked caretakers who embody the selflessness and love required to care for a loved one in their twilight years. These photographs shed light on the emotional toll of caring for an elderly family member and the societal expectations placed on daughters in many cultures.

This series is a continuation of the monograph, "Don't Throw Away Your Daughters," which explores the gender-based discrimination and societal expectations that often limit the potential of women in traditional cultures. This is a continuation, an examination of these themes, focusing specifically on the caretaking responsibilities that can fall disproportionately on daughters in many cultures.

Ultimately, “When the Sky Falls Down, Use the Clouds as Your Blanket” is a tribute to the strength and devotion of caretakers and hopes to inspire empathy, understanding, and support for those undertaking this challenging responsibility.