Something you should know about me
I’m an animator and illustrator based in LA. I’m inspired by visual memory and its capacity for emotions and perspective. My body of work ranges in subject matter and style, but I strive to design pieces that evoke a sense of wonder and mindfulness.
About my work, unique skills, and the types of environments I thrive in
My work style is collaborative! I like to work closely with my clients to ensure we share the same vision for the project. After defining the overall mood, style, and direction, the project evolves from ideation to final with open communication and clarity. The goal is a beautiful final project that meets everyone’s needs. The work setting I look for centers people over profit/productivity. As a disabled person, it’s important that my capacities are respected as I do my best to complete projects as efficiently as possible. I seek to work with people who see me as a human being rather than a means to attain a finished product.
Projects, people, and/or organizations I’ve worked with
Art Institute of Chicago, Society of American Archivists, Chicago Reader, Sixty Inches From Center, Candor Arts, For the Birds Trapped in Airports
Gigs and opportunities I'm open to
I’m mainly seeking 2D animation work. Examples include but aren’t limited to: animated gifs, music videos, PSAs, motion graphics, storyboarding. I would love to work on projects that center social justice advocacy and activism.
Work Samples
Some Dawn
Alongside the incredibly talented members of Growing Concerns Poetry Collective, I directed and animated a music video for Some Dawn—a track from their album, BIG DARK BRIGHT FUTURES. This video was a contribution to the Art Institute Chicago's annual King Day event held virtually in 2021. It was created in response to the exhibition Bisa Butler: Portraits.
Both And
An animated illustration created for a review of the Both And exhibition presented by Tiger Strikes Asteroid Chicago featuring "nuanced abstract paintings by Chicago-based artist Miyoko Ito (1918-1983), alongside contemporary sculptures and paintings by Alex Chitty, Julia Fish, Avery Z. Nelson, and Brittney Leeanne Williams." The article was published by Sixty Inches From Center in collaboration with Art Design Chicago.
