We all have a history.
You and I. Our friends and families. And our collective cultures and societies. But histories also lay hidden in less obvious places. In my artwork, I unearth the hidden stories of seemingly voiceless organisms around us—from the food on our plates to the animals that roam our world and the trees that crowd it. For each piece, I draw inspiration from archaeology, which was my field of research for over 10 years. After surveying an area of interest, I use my camera to dig down its history and visualize my subject in all its layered complexity. The result is visual stories about the inner lives of fauna and flora, their fragile ecosystems, and the wounds inflicted upon them by humanity.
Humanity has a devastating impact on the planet and all life it supports. Especially since the Industrial Age, biodiversity has plummeted to such an extent that scientists believe we have entered the so-called Sixth, or Anthropocene Extinction. This project captures the gradual annihilation of 15 species, as represented by their last-surviving members or “endlings.”
Endling
The Columbian Exchange traces the lasting impact of a pivotal moment in history through the lens of food. This photo series shows how the exchange reshaped diets and ecosystems across the globe, while setting in motion the devastation of Indigenous populations, the spread of disease, and the displacement of native species. It’s a story of transformation and destruction, told through what we eat.
Shortlisted for the World Food Photography Awards 2023 - “Food Politics”
The Columbian Exchange
The Living Codex
The Living Codex explores nature as an ancient storyteller, inscribing its history, wisdom, and beauty across landscapes through ephemeral marks—sandlines, forest patterns, stone etchings, and celestial phenomena. These natural hieroglyphs are fleeting, often unnoticed, yet they speak a language far older than humanity itself.
Through reimagined photography, the series preserves these natural ephemeral scripts, translating them into enduring artworks
Through the Fog
Through the Fog explores the tension between conservation and industry at Point Reyes National Seashore, where tule elk were fenced in for decades to accommodate cattle ranching.
In 2024, a legal settlement mandated the fence’s removal and the gradual phase-out of ranching. This project captures that moment of transition as the elk reclaim their land.