Portrait of the artist with picture frames of his mothers, is part of the chosenfamily series exploring the nonbiological bonds between queer people, expanding on the idea of family as structures that build hope and resilience, chosen out of mutual love and support. Drawing from Rembrandt's self-portrait, the artist is wrapped in a large futuristic blanket-like pancho, holding portraits of his mothers, referring to biological and nonbiological family members. The images include a portrait of his birth mother, grandmother, auntie, and multiple women who have sheltered, supported, and guided the artist, especially through the coming out experience. The mountainous pose and protective gesture is juxtaposed with the slight queered tilt of the body and stripped women's stocking. The sitter is surrounded by a warped chandelier with a light drawing in wax pencil of the ceiba tree.