I create art to give people a place to feel things they usually carry alone—grief, joy, memory—so they feel less isolated.
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I’m drawn to immersive, story-driven experiences—installations, film, and live events that invite people in. I like work people don’t just look at, but feel and participate in. My goal is to create spaces where strangers connect, whether through something playful or something deeply emotional like grief.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in real life—conversations, loss, humor, and the small moments people overlook. Losing my dad shifted how I see everything, and a lot of my work comes from that place. I’m interested in what people don’t say out loud and creating something that brings it to the surface.
What would you do with $25,000?I would fund a grief-focused interactive installation and expand The Festival Abides, a community event I’m building in memory of my dad. The goal is to create accessible, shared experiences where people can connect—through art, storytelling, and moments that bring people together in a real, human way. The funding would go toward materials, venue costs, and making the experience available to as many people as possible.
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