Heirlooms
When fragments of the past are found in the modern world, how do we understand them? Can we ever understand them impartially? Heirlooms explores the liminal space between scientific impartiality and the spiritual significance that fragments of the deep past hold for our collective understanding of our heritage. The medium of photography, mirrors this liminal space, capturing a world that’s not quite fact or fiction.
Biography
I am a visual artist and folklorist working primarily in photography. My practice investigates folklore, mythology, and historical belief systems, especially regarding autonomy and oppression. Through my work, I explore identity and representation, particularly examining what defines the ‘inhuman’ and our relationship with ‘the other’, ancient cultures, animals, and the dead.