I create art as a way of exploring and trying to understand this plane of existence. I love it because it reminds me of the infinite beauty.
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I create audiovisual work, ranging from film to still photography. My practice centers on human beings, the subtle nuances within individuals and the dynamics that emerge between us. I’m drawn to approaching people and inviting them into small, shared adventures, where something real can unfold. I see every person as carrying a story worth exploring. My work often blends documentary elements with fictional narratives, allowing reality and imagination to interact while truth reveals itself.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in wandering, getting lost in the city, biking aimlessly with a camera, a notebook and an open mind. I observe my surroundings but also my reactions to them. I’m attentive to moments that resonate, that stir something internally. My process is rooted in openness, allowing chance, encounters, and fleeting impressions to guide me. I am drawn to the quiet often overlooked moments that reveal something deeper when given attention.
What would you do with $25,000?The $25,000 would allow me to dedicate sustained, uninterrupted time to my artistic practice. Currently, my personal work exists in the margins between paid projects; this support would create the space necessary to fully develop and complete several ongoing film and photography projects. It would allow me to move beyond fragments and into finished pieces, work that better reflects the care and attention I bring to the people and moments I document.
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