Washington University in St. Louis
Cross a Field of Hope, 2024, colored pencil on paper, 24 x 18 inches
My creative practice stems from a personal perspective, focusing on a microscopic approach to observation and the reconstruction of photographic archives. Through techniques such as magnified close-ups, background substitution, and the embedding of temporal and spatial clues, I compress moments of movement and stillness within a single frame, transforming traditional documentary imagery into highly personalized visual gazes. This process explores core themes of memory, identity, and social transformation.
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