I collaborated with Magnum Foundation and my mentor, photographer Marilyn Nance, for The FESTAC Memory Project, to remix a few iconic images from her FESTAC ‘77 photo archive and book, Last Day In Lagos, into a few short videos that tell some of the stories that encapsulate the essence of that event and era.
I collaborated with Magnum Foundation and my mentor, photographer Marilyn Nance, for The FESTAC Memory Project, to remix a few iconic images from her FESTAC ‘77 photo archive and book, Last Day In Lagos, into a few short videos that tell some of the stories that encapsulate the essence of that event and era.
I collaborated with Magnum Foundation and my mentor, photographer Marilyn Nance, for The FESTAC Memory Project, to remix a few iconic images from her FESTAC ‘77 photo archive and book, Last Day In Lagos, into a few short videos that tell some of the stories that encapsulate the essence of that event and era.
I collaborated with Magnum Foundation and my mentor, photographer Marilyn Nance, for The FESTAC Memory Project, to remix a few iconic images from her FESTAC ‘77 photo archive and book, Last Day In Lagos, into a few short videos that tell some of the stories that encapsulate the essence of that event and era.
I collaborated with Magnum Foundation and my mentor, photographer Marilyn Nance, for The FESTAC Memory Project, to remix a few iconic images from her FESTAC ‘77 photo archive and book, Last Day In Lagos, into a few short videos that tell some of the stories that encapsulate the essence of that event and era.
I created this piece for Griot Circle, an organization in Brooklyn that serves LGBT elders of color. It was great to get to know Barbara and other members to document the incredible impact the space has on their lives. Created in partnership with BRIC Media Arts.
In 2016, Rush Philanthropic opened a new gallery in Philadelphia, headed by artist Danny Simmons. I filmed and edited a video for the gallery opening and inaugural exhibition.
My beautiful friend Junauda is an author, playwright and at that time, in the summer of 2014 — a budding aerialist. I put together a small film of some of her moves on silk and rope, as well as her vision for the future.
In 2014, I filmed the video documentation of a collaborative exhibition between Asian Arts Initiative and artists Ernel Martinez and Keir Johnston of Amber Art and Design. Corner Store explores the contemporary sociological and psychological intersections between pan-ethnic Black and Asian communities in Philadelphia and how our relationships are shaped based on which side/s of the counter we may stand.
I filmed this behind the scenes look at artist and friend RAYNE back in 2014. I love how it captures his passion, talent and fire, which has only grown in leaps and bounds since this recording.
I filmed a brief interview with s5 Studios producer Sonny Carson on his experience working with Rayne.
Artist Willis “Nomo” Humphrey explains his philosophy on arts education in urban communities.
Artist Willis “Nomo” Humphrey discusses the inspiration behind the mural for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center in Philadelphia.
In conjunction with The Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia, artist Willis “Nomo” Humphrey hosts a Paint Day for community members to volunteer their time to work on a mural in progress.
Artist Willis “Nomo” Humphrey discusses the inspiration behind his “African-Americans” portrait series,