Spark of my Life

The grief following the death of a partner, especially at a young age, is rarely discussed and often dismissed.

In Spark of my Life, Paola Katherine reframes the notion of death by keeping alive the spirit of her partner Juan Alexander Caraballo, better known as Jonnie Sparko. Through past and present photography, audio, writing, archives and memorabilia, she shares stories of their twelve-year connection, their artistic collaboration, and their journey with Juan’s illness, shifting the absence into presence and transforming love into legacy.

An iteration of Spark of my Life was on view as a solo exhibition titled "Love Never Dies", from 24 May to 11 October 2025, at IPC ArtSpace in Miami, Florida.