Statement

photo by: Herb Theriault

Nature provides me with a sense of inspiration and peace, and I am always seeking ways to work with it and in it. I believe that nature holds universal truths and through careful observation, it speaks to us. Through these observations, I look for the connections that help me understand life on this planet and incorporate this into my work.

I work with film and video because movement and sound fascinate me. The challenge for me lies in the natural objects I am interested in filming (plants, seeds, insects, and mold) don’t move very much and make very little sound. This challenge allows me to conduct science experiments and explore ways of enhancing the visuals through animation, colour, editing, masking, compositing, and time-lapse photography. When working with film, I prefer to use eco-developers made from the plants and household items to bring a multifaceted quality to the image. The audio design for my films and videos is where the personality comes out. I like to record sounds found in nature or foley my own sounds using household objects and then use audio editing programs to adjust a sound’s features to compliment the video. The work I create is rooted in environment with subtle elements of social science fiction and humour.