My current body of work is an exploration of my internal landscape as a means to better understand myself. As I move through the physical space that I occupy, I notice the environment transforming in tandem with my mind and body. I see myself reflected in my surroundings. A swarm of bugs quickly flying through the air speaks to the ways in which I feel restless, as if I am constantly trying to keep up with those around me.
My camera acts as a window not only into the world, but into myself. I use it to visualize these moments of isolation and transition where I am often unsure of what comes next. An image of a lonely house sitting on a hill among hundreds of dark trees and a thick layer of fog becomes a self-portrait; one that represents my own feelings of seclusion. In some of my images, I create a vast distance between myself and my subjects, giving weight to the emptiness. In others, I examine the microscopic; looking at my subjects through a magnified lens, similar to how I look at myself. This contrast in looking is one that emphasizes how we perceive the world around us as well as ourselves. The external world begins to represent my own internal landscape, challenging the viewer’s perceptions of place and the natural world. This exploration aims to reveal the dichotomy between comfort and fear as I search for contentment in the unknown around me.