My artistic collection includes photography, video, and writing that reflect the modern life of Native Americans. Growing up on the Navajo Reservation, I relocated to Los Angeles during my youth to pursue a new path. Photography has always been integral to my storytelling approach, which evolved further when I pursued my Bachelor's degree in American Indian Studies at UCLA, with a particular interest in exploring how creative stories can alter our perception of modern Native Americans. I delved into photography and film courses that refined my skills which transitioned to becoming a multimedia artist documentarian. My projects blend photographs, digital videos, essays, and narratives to capture the essence of Native American culture respectfully, addressing historical inaccuracies about Native Americans. My first project focused on the movement of Native peoples to cities, offering a contemporary, non-linear perspective on urban life and highlighting the city's transformation. I describe my concentration as "Indigenous Realism," which often sets modern Native stories in a nostalgic context, retelling history with a Native American perspective. Through my artistic endeavors, I strive to present a genuine, respectful, and realistic narrative of native life aiming to broaden perspective and challenge outdated stereotypes. My work has been showcased at prestigious venues such as the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Triton Museum of Art, and the British Museum. I have shared my multimedia work at esteemed organizations and universities globally. Recently, I was honored to be selected for the Community Partners' CA Creative Corps Artist Fellowship, by the California Arts Council.
My artistic collection includes photography, video, and writing that reflect the modern life of Native Americans. Growing up on the Navajo Reservation, I relocated to Los Angeles during my youth to pursue a new path. Photography has always been integral to my storytelling approach, which evolved further when I pursued my Bachelor's degree in American Indian Studies at UCLA, with a particular interest in exploring how creative stories can alter our perception of modern Native Americans. I delved into photography and film courses that refined my skills which transitioned to becoming a multimedia artist documentarian. My projects blend photographs, digital videos, essays, and narratives to capture the essence of Native American culture respectfully, addressing historical inaccuracies about Native Americans. My first project focused on the movement of Native peoples to cities, offering a contemporary, non-linear perspective on urban life and highlighting the city's transformation. I describe my concentration as "Indigenous Realism," which often sets modern Native stories in a nostalgic context, retelling history with a Native American perspective. Through my artistic endeavors, I strive to present a genuine, respectful, and realistic narrative of native life aiming to broaden perspective and challenge outdated stereotypes. My work has been showcased at prestigious venues such as the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Triton Museum of Art, and the British Museum. I have shared my multimedia work at esteemed organizations and universities globally. Recently, I was honored to be selected for the Community Partners' CA Creative Corps Artist Fellowship, by the California Arts Council.