Artist Statement

I am an experimental filmmaker, working at the intersection of essay and autobiographical forms. My films explore relational experiences through time-based video and performance, blending the boundaries of nonfiction. While my work draws from autobiographical elements, I hesitate to categorize it as purely autobiographical; instead, I engage in what I would call autoethnography—where the personal is explored in relation to family, memory, place, and culture.

My films investigate the melancholic nature of memory and history, as well as my personal place within it. Rooted in feminist autobiography, my work references the self through connections with others rather than focusing solely on my individual experiences. By centering relationships, I strive to uncover the connections between family, landscape, and cultural memory, often reflecting on our collective consciousness.

Improvisation plays a crucial role in my creative process. I am deeply curious about both the material I explore and the act of creation itself. My work blends constructed and improvised performances, allowing spontaneity to shape the final piece. I am as interested in the making of the film as I am in the finished product, constantly experimenting with methods that involve ritualistic practices and repetition, which provide both freedom and structure.

My work is heavily inspired by relationships, spirituality, and the landscapes that have shaped me. Growing up and raising my family in rural America has given me a unique perspective on place and connectedness. My films often address the ties between people and their environments, subtly weaving this theme throughout. I frequently draw from spiritual practices and my curiosity about the unseen, which influence both the visual and sonic elements of my work.

Through my films, I aim to evoke a deep reflection on memory and the passage of time, encouraging viewers to consider their own place within the larger historical and familial contexts. By juxtaposing sound, text, and symbolic imagery, I create layered meanings that resonate beyond what each medium can achieve alone.

My current body of work continues to expand on these themes, incorporating family voices and images to explore memory through an autoethnographic lens. These participatory pieces invite viewers into an intimate space, blending my personal narrative with broader cultural and historical questions.