ARTIST STATEMENT
Film photography fuels my creative spirit, propelling me to new heights with each deliberate 35mm frame. My artistry seamlessly intertwines with my way of life, fostering mindfulness and an earnest appreciation for the often-overlooked wonders of the natural world. As an artist in constant evolution, I'm driven to push the boundaries of my abilities, unlocking gateways to blend diverse art forms and fresh perspectives. This journey leads to a more expansive and holistic artistic evolution.
My steadfast purpose is to encourage self-acceptance and inner liberation. I'm fully dedicated to continuous growth – particularly in spiritual, emotional, and intellectual dimensions, with relationships holding a central place in this commitment. These facets infuse my work with the energies of joy, love, peace, and freedom. Through the harmonious connection with my mission, I nurture profound inner peace, knowing that my creative impact flows purposefully and unbounded, touching hearts and souls along its path.
CV/RESUME
Education
2012, BA of Psychology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Professional Experience
2023, Website developer, edwil llc, orangeburg, sc
2023, cHARLOTTE FASHION WEEK, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, CHARLOTTE, NC
2022, Film Photographer, MUSC Health Fitness Center, Charleston, SC
2022, Artist/Painter, Mural Art, Herman Keith, Orangeburg, SC
2022-Present, Artist/Painter, Mural Art, 44Murals Project, Atlanta, GA
2021, Photographer, Annual Conference, SCATA, Myrtle Beach, SC
Residency Programs
2023, Film Photography & Multimedia, Redux Contemporary Art Center, Charleston, SC
Awards & Recognition
2022, Honors/Honorable Mention, Liquid Sky, Praxis Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
2021, Emerging Artist Grant, South Carolina Arts Commission, Columbia, SC
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023, “lIBERATION OF hARMONY: Reimagining ANALOGUE Photography, 713 Studios, Columbia, South cAROLINA
GROUP Photography EXHIBITIONS
2023-present, As echoes unfold, lightning residency, redux contemporary art center, charleston, sc
2023, Permanent Collection of Artwork, MUSC Wellness Center, Charleston, SC
2023, 11th Annual ArtFields Festival, Lake City, SC
2022, Liquid Sky, Praxis Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
2022, Studies Show, Redux Contemporary Art Center, Charleston, SC
2022-Present, Heirlooms: The Black South Collection, MUSC Health, Charleston, SC
2021, Surrounded by Nature, Curated by Piya Samant, Art Mums
Public Lectures & Instruction
2023, LIBERATION OF HARMONY: REIMAGINING ANALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY, 713 STUDIOS, COLUMBIA, SC
2022, “Unpacking,” Heirlooms: The Black South Collection, MUSC Health, Charleston, SC
2022, Pour Painting, The Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center, Orangeburg, SC
2020, “Work Your Mind, Flow with Universe, Be Called to Create,” FieldTrips, Creative Mornings
Film festivals & Screenings
2022, Films at the Farm: Summer of Love, Luminal Theater, Columbia, SC
2022, 10th Annual ArtFields Festival, Lake City, SC
Photography Publications
2022, Painting Our World: Personal Stories of Artistic Ingenuity and Triumph, Pages 105-110
2022, The Reset: Film Photography on Expansion in Greyscale, KELA, Self-Published
2022, Liquid Sky: International Juried Photography Exhibition, Honors/Honorable Mentions Magazine, Praxis Gallery, Page 19
2022, The Purposeful Mayonnaise: A Literary & Art Journal, Volume 2, Issue 2, Page 46
2022, The Huts Magazine: Issue 4, Page 107
Film Productions
2022, “The Woman Who Smells of Sunflowers,” Musical Video in Slide Motion
2021, “to be free,” Slide Motion Short Film (Funded by the South Carolina Arts Commission)
Interviews & Panel Discussions
2023, How Are We Moved by an Image?, Sponsored by Mass Communications Department & Cecil Williams Civil Rights Museum, Claflin University, SC
2022, Meet KELA: What Did Your Parents Do Right?, CanvasRebel