projects
Brooklyn, New York
Candidly Black
My newest and most engaging project (for me) is titled “Candidly Black.” As mentioned earlier, I’m seeking unsuspected moments in humanity, however, my intent is to sample instances involving people from the African diaspora. I love the depth in black culture and as a child I’ve always appreciated photos from our past. Bringing account of a past, where many Black people have a lack of knowledge of their ancestral lineage which is why I find an importance to frame it on a day to day basis. A Black person’s past was systematically delayed in record keeping. Therefore, part of my interest is to be apart of an artful record and characterization of Black people from all around the world. Many of the moments are solitary, however, the intent is to document Black culture through candid moments with a lens focused on the movement, fortitude, grace and community.
Embodied Ecologies
Embodied Ecologies is a project that combines visual stills and dance, created by friends Kristen Rulifson and Louis Bryant, III. We approach the landscape, body, and cameras with curiosity and a willingness to listen deeply. By exploring light, architecture, framing, and perspective, we investigate how the body is influenced by space and how the body, in turn, influences the space. Our collaboration is built on trust in each other's abilities, which allows us to make discoveries together. Our work is a celebration of the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as the human form. We are inspired by the way that movement can interact with different environments and how the body can become an integral part of the landscape. Our process is a constant exploration, as we seek to discover new ways to push the boundaries of what is possible with our art.
Posts
While taking small road trips with my partner (also an amazing shooter) and my motorcycle rides on random windy roads lined with trees and characters of nature I grew interested in mailboxes. I grew up with a community mailbox, meaning we had twenty or so boxes in a hideous grey. I always wanted to put a flag up, or see the character of our mailbox evolve with time. So a serious interest inquiry grew to an interest and I now glimpse at practically every mailbox I pass to my right. Now my motorcycle rides include my camera and I’m presenting the mailboxes that present charm and character. One that’s hard to replace.
Life in Covid1-19 - Bay Area Street Photography during Covid-19
Nationwide, statewide, and countywide there have been measures in place that impact our lives. For the better I would argue. As much as I am observing the distancing practices, I continue to enjoy people watching. Now, for some people a they are in proximity to people armed and aggressively storming their nearest establishment to refute the policies that are inhibiting their life. In other places life seems normal and social distancing is as relative as the last Trump meme. So, here I am in the East Bay and I have access to amazing points of interest to document how we have accepted or refuted the Covid-19 safety parameters. There’s more to come, enjoy.
The Spirit of a Child
The Spirit of a Child delves into the story of Mama Laadi and her closely knit family of children in the Upper East of Ghana. Many of the stories from under their roof come from challenging and unique circumstances. In the Upper East Region and various parts of Ghana children are stigmatized as spirits or witches. Not all of Mama’s Children have that stigma, however, a "spirit child" is a (ritualistic) term to label a child whose mother died due to birth complications. The child is therefore blamed for the medical catastrophe and as a result the child is killed with a concoction or poison from a village priest. A child may also be labeled as a witch, this happens to be the case when a certain phenomenon occurs in the household or village and the child has no one to protect them. The home in which the children and Mama Laadi reside within is in a state of progress, therefore awareness to the situation can bring support in areas of weakness.