My work is concerned with how the stories we tell (and the stories we don’t tell) shape our understandings of ourselves and the world we live in. And in shaping our understandings, also shape the world. I'm interested in the role of religion and mythology in this storytelling, and the relationship between the past, tradition, heritage, & creating something new. I also explore the relationship between land-and-sky based wisdom traditions, Earth's ecosystems, and human webs of relationship.
My artistic background is in Appalachian oral storytelling and ensemble-based experimental theater, as both a creator and performer.
The past few years I've taken a step back from my original work, and have been more focused on creating space for other artists. As a curator, I seek to create warm, inclusive spaces that serve as community hubs for storytelling, collaborative story-making, and envisioning a better future together.
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