In this photo series, I take you on a nostalgic journey through my old neighborhood, a place steeped in memories and stories from the past. As I wander through the streets and alleys, my gaze is captured by a seemingly inevitable change. The houses that once surrounded my childhood now seem marked by the ravages of time and the whims of urban development. A road now runs through our old playground, and my elementary school has been demolished.

But amidst this lost glory, I wonder: is my memory of this place tinged with nostalgia? Are the dilapidated facades and deserted squares truly so different from what I remember, or is it my longing for the past that distorts reality?

This photo series is about memories and the transience of time. Each image captures a moment where past and present converge, inviting me to reflect on who I was and who I have become because of my old neighborhood. The buildings have faded, and black and white suits my memories better than color…