I’m Glad I Found You

I’m Glad I Found You is a series that reflects on connection, vulnerability, and the search for meaning through shared experience. Developed through a combination of staged photography, landscape, and performance, the works explore the significance of being seen, supported, and understood—whether by others or by oneself.

The Pink Bear, LUAP’s recurring figure, remains central to the imagery, appearing alone or in companionship across a range of striking natural and urban environments. These scenes evoke both solitude and solidarity, illustrating the tension between isolation and the desire for connection.

While visually playful, the series carries an emotional weight. It acknowledges the complexities of relationships and mental health, suggesting that even brief moments of mutual recognition can offer grounding and clarity. I’m Glad I Found You becomes both a statement and a question—directed outward and inward—about the quiet power of being met with empathy in a noisy world.