The concept of epigenetic inheritance sparked an interest, leading me to reconsider my connection to my ancestors. What connects us, exactly?Have their experiences influenced my view of the world? If so, how? These prints are the field notes to my initial inquiries to the ancestors.The gelatin monotype process requires repetition: Spread the ink on a gelatin plate. Place stencils over the ink. Lay down a piece of paper. Rub the paper. Peel the paper. As I repeated this process over and over, I derived several images from the same hand-shaped stencils. The resulting group of images were related but distinct, like family members. The process of creating these images reflects how genes and life experiences pass down to each generation—there are repetitions, some elements are more pronounced than others, though at times no connection is apparent. A mutation may act as a template for later versions, much like how a torn stencil changes the images I’d make with it in future prints.