Wartime winter Kyiv. Maryna, a girl detective, is searching for missing people with her partner, an IT expert. This time a little girl has disappeared, and searching for her Maryna has to go through a mysterious quest. This is a mystical detective story about a childhood lost in the war.

I see the male gaze everywhere. It is in movies, photography, social media, books, advertisements, and clothing catalogs. I have experienced the discomfort that comes with being subjected to the male gaze more times than I can count. For me, I feel shocked, ashamed, vulnerable, and analyzed under the microscope of female objectification—a feeling I share with thousands of other women, but that nonetheless feels inherently lonely. My artwork deconstructs the male gaze through an experimental film that visually represents the emotions and sensations that come with being objectified, while using a nonsexual lens to view the female body. My film tells 50 women’s stories and shared experiences collected from recorded interviews. Each of the 50 women has a voice in the film, and their voices are pieced together to show a collective understanding of what it means to experience and overcome the male gaze. While I don’t believe it is possible for anyone to represent “the woman experience” because experience is dependent on culture, context, location, and a slew of other factors, I want to get as close as I can so women feel less isolated and men have a better understanding of the impacts of their conscious and subconscious actions.

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In a captivating exploration of youthful creativity and ambition, “What Does Art Mean To You?” delves into the lives of high school art students, each driven by their unique passions and talents. Through a dynamic montage, we witness their early dedication to diverse artistic endeavors, from photography and sculpture to theater and music composition.

As the camera delves deeper, we uncover the inner workings of these young artists' minds through a series of intimate interviews. Against the backdrop of their bustling creative environment, a central question emerges: why art? Their responses reveal a profound spectrum of motivations, from personal expression to societal commentary.

Yet, as aspirations collide with the harsh realities of a professional art career, doubts loom large. Through the lens of seasoned artists turned instructors, we confront the sobering truths and challenges of pursuing art as a livelihood. Is the dream of an artistic career a bold pursuit or a naive gamble?

Our journey concludes, with the insightful reflections of original inquirer. We witness a transformative evolution in the student’s perspective. As they grapple with their once elusive answers, they confront the ultimate question: do they still choose art, and are they prepared to chase their passion beyond the confines of high school?

In a stirring blend of introspection and inspiration, “What Does Art Mean To You?” offers a poignant exploration of the enduring power of art and the unwavering spirit of those who dare to create.

A glimpse into the inner journey of Edie, a set-in-her-ways nomad who learns to hold space for another after suffering the loss of her past partner.

A girl struggling with her motivation in life starts to confuse reality from dreams.

Visual poem short story following a man seeing his past lover in his dreams

A girl is lost in a universe filled with masked creatures that follow her. As she roams throughout this world, she falls victim to the universe and becomes the masked creature that has been following her.