Saari Invited Artist 2023

Application summary

I will be working on the development of my film practice, both conceptually and materially. This includes comparative research into animism across British, Nordic, and Japanese cultures, as a challenge to the ecological and social violence embedded in modern modes of production. This interest in animism extends into my material practice, where I work/collaborate with nonhuman materials to produce photographic images. At Saari, I will be furthering this research, with a focus on alternatives to animal derived ingredients in photography. The Saari Residence enables me to both develop my practice without interruption, as well as to meet and learn from the other residents that will be on site. I look forward to hearing about their approaches to working, and thoughts on creativity in the ecological crisis. During my residency, I work with low-toxic and ecological alternatives to analogue photography. For my own practice I work with moving image formats, such as 8mm.