I am an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersections of storytelling, sustainability, and creative transformation. My practice bridges animation, filmmaking, sound design, and sculpture, united by a commitment to resilience, renewal, and fostering connection. Rooted in social theory, activism, and ecological stewardship, my work draws from transformative experiences in disaster relief, grassroots movements, and environmental conservation.

A graduate of Plattsburgh State University of New York with a BA in Social Theory, Social Movements & Activism, and the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema’s Film Animation program in Montreal, Quebec, I bring a deep theoretical and artistic foundation to my practice. This background informs my belief in the capacity of art to drive positive social change, shaping my approach to mixed-media animation and filmmaking. I am currently creating a mixed-media animated short documentary film about gardening, which connects my passion for ecological renewal with storytelling.

A pivotal moment in my journey came after Hurricane Katrina, when I worked with the Common Ground Collective on grassroots disaster relief in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward. Living in an abandoned middle school, I helped deconstruct flood-damaged homes, removing toxic materials and rebuilding spaces so families could return to their lives. This grueling, communal labor taught me the power of shared effort and instilled a deep work ethic. It also shaped my understanding of rebuilding—not just homes, but the narratives and systems that sustain communities and inspire hope.

This ethos carries into my creative work, where I blend traditional craft with modern techniques to tell stories that challenge, inspire, and connect. At Bread and Puppet Theater, I learned to sculpt with clay harvested from the earth and create monumental puppets that communicated poetic and political narratives. This hands-on, collaborative approach informed my love of caricature, animation, and storytelling, where I explore the power of movement and gesture to evoke meaning.

My time offshore in environmental mitigation deepened my commitment to sustainability and ecological renewal, protecting marine life amidst seismic exploration. These experiences, combined with years of permaculture farming and ecological cultivation, inform my practice today. I integrate natural materials—such as handmade inks from plants grown on my farm and sustainably harvested wood—into my films and sculptures, bridging ecological cycles with creative expression.

Filmmaking, for me, is the ultimate medium of synthesis. It brings together movement, sound, texture, and light to create immersive, poetic narratives that resonate across cultures and languages. Inspired by filmmakers like Terry Gilliam, Jim Jarmusch, and the Quay Brothers, I aim to create visual and sonic experiences that reflect the interconnected systems shaping our lives. Gilliam’s surrealist world-building, the Quay Brothers’ tactile and layered aesthetics, and Jarmusch’s minimalist storytelling have all influenced my approach to animation and filmmaking. My animated films, often crafted with a hybrid of stop-motion, hand-drawn, and digital compositing techniques, explore themes of resilience, ecological cycles, and the transformative power of art.

I believe in the ability of art to challenge conventional systems, reclaim representation, and foster renewal. Whether composing music for animated shorts, documenting the beauty of ecological processes, or creating sculptural works inspired by natural forms, my practice invites audiences to reflect on the interconnectedness of all things. Through rhythm, light, and texture, I aim to craft works that inspire emotional resonance and meaningful dialogue about our shared role in shaping a sustainable and equitable future.