The Shepherd’s Daughter | DSLR | 2012

Artist Statement: My work has always been deeply rooted in my family history. After the death of my mother in 1997, I became increasingly curious about notions of family, memory, and mortality. Growing up with my father, amidst the hunting culture of northern Michigan, I learned to see the ritual of hunting as a way for humans to connect with and conquer untamed nature; a ritual that speaks to notions of mortality and the interconnectedness of life within a larger system. Through photography, video, sculpture, and writing, my research combines elements of science, mythology, and personal history.