Category: Blog Post
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Content note: This post contains personal reflections on being outed, emotional manipulation, and mental health. Please take care while reading. Names have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals involved. I once gave an artist talk to just five people. One of them even admitted they were there by accident, but they stayed and…
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This month, I’ve been watching, and pausing, blockbusters made with the assistance of the American military (I’m hunting for high-definition explosions). The crux of the military-entertainment complex is that the military provides film productions with access to equipment, but only if scripts are vetted by the U.S. Department of Defense. This relationship can result in…
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As artists, our creativity isn’t just shaped by inspiration, it’s also influenced by the spaces we work in. Whether my studio space is an open warehouse, or in a cramped corner beside a washing machine, my surroundings do affect the size, scope, and even the materials I use. A need for flexibility has become a…