ABOUT

I am a photographer, dancer and performance artist currently based in Brooklyn. I first learned basic camera operation and darkroom procedure at age 12 at an arts camp. I received a BFA in photography from the School of Visual Arts in 2006 and enhanced my technical knowledge over the next 3 years working as an assistant in the fashion industry. My work is also supplemented by years of styling and self-styling performances at underground nightclubs and theaters in New York City.

INSPIRATIONS

My sources of inspiration range from traditional formalism to aggressive pop- from Hokusai and Kyosai to Sorayama, Shohei Otomo, and Hiroshi III. I also am profoundly inspired by cinematic works; a few of my favorite directors are Kitano, Kurosawa, C

FAVORITE THING ABOUT RAW

I don't know yet! But I'd like to find out!

MAKES MY WORLD GO ROUND

Dancing in every endeavor. And dancing. The dark mysteries of butoh. And basically scopophilia...I'm in love with the beauty of the natural world, which I think includes humanity and our constructions. I also like using vintage materials and proces