Artist Statement:  

This summer, as a participant in the MAT800 class, I was supported in making new work for the final show titled Post.  The word Post was chosen by a group of ten full time educators that were grappling with what it means to still be a working artist.  How does art making function for us as we move through life? Many of us have, or are, raising children while also working as full time educators.  What does our work look like in the after? The after hours, the after another profession, the after a kiddo goes to bed. 

My favorite thing to do with my camera is snoop classic cars. I go out at night, or pull over suddenly in the middle of the day, and find a mechanics lot to look for treasures.  I love old cars. Working this way has lead to many conversations with people within my community.  Being a gearhead has been a big connector between myself and many students as well. Lucky for me, I live in a town that is rich with classics and like minded dreamers. 

The images above are a new exploration into a body of work titled Passengers.  I began to think about ghosts in my "after".  These ghosts are sometimes the people I have lost, sometimes life experiences that haunt, and sometimes my own demons.  After a certain amount of loss, or after too many conversations with the past, one can become quite comfortable with ghosts.  They become a passenger in the front seat on a quiet ride. The become tired of being taken seriously. 

My work consists of images that were both fabricated and discovered. I am currently working with a digital SLR equipped with a flash. All of the above photographs were taken during the month of July, 2021 with exception of the snow covered car. I am looking forward to continuing this work.