Other Work
Matt McIvor - Reflections
While studying abroad in Belfast, Northern Ireland, I had the distinct honor of meeting and working with musician Matt McIvor. He graciously allowed me and a few of my classmates to follow him across Ireland, offering us a glimpse into what it means to be a musician in the local industry. In this piece, he reflects on the privilege of performing at Fealty’s—a beloved bar—alongside musicians he deeply admires. As an outsider looking in, it was striking to see that the respect and admiration flowed both ways: as much as Matt honors his community, his community profoundly honors him. It was a privilege to witness this exchange firsthand and to share it with you.
Belfast Pride - 2023
Ok, so I'm no photo editor, as you'll probably be able to tell when looking at these, but I know a story or perspective that needs to be told when I see one. And that is the case here, as the yearly Pride march in Belfast, Ireland, 2023. I was on an anthropological study abroad, and this was my first and (so far) only pride march I've been on. I was struck by many things, the main one being the joy and love present in everyone, to the point that the haters were literally buffered by the supporters (like literally on the outside of the crowd, barely heard). I leave the interpretation of things to you, but I hope you see the joy, too.
Springsteen's most Misunderstood Song
Not gonna lie, after working on this project, I was left with a whole new level of respect for motion graphic artists. This project isn't even finished, and I'm still reeling with the exhaustion and detail of it (years later lol). In all seriousness, though, this was a proof of concept for a college class where my partner and I were proposing a TikTok series that explains the stories behind famous rock songs, pretty cool, huh? Though the animation was grueling and detailed, I actually quite enjoyed it and the creative freedom I found in it, so maybe I'll come back to this or something like it!
The Ideal Woman
It’s interesting how most women today are so comfortably used to seeing women on screen receive makeovers in order to reach their goals. What is this telling women of today? How far back does this process go? This video seeks to examine and answer these questions even as it condemns the repeated use of the practice. This is done by using carefully placed audio bites, specially selected clips ranging from 1930s-2022, and so forth to highlight the potential harm of this trope.
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In hindsight I would have liked to have made this feel less dragged out by adding quicker music and cuts.